How to pronounce tholos
Say it like THOL-os. Tholos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOL).
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US American/ˈθɑlɑs/THOL-os
UK British/ˈθɒlɒs/THOL-os
- THOL
- os
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tholos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- osKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tholos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: THOL-os.
What does tholos mean?
noun
- A dome, or domed building; a cupola.
- A dome-shaped tomb from the Mycenaean period of Ancient Greece.
Questions about saying tholos
How do you pronounce tholos?
Say THOL-os. The American pronunciation is /ˈθɑlɑs/. In British English it is /ˈθɒlɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tholos?
Tholos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOL). Broken into parts: THOL · os.
Is tholos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈθɒlɒs/ (THOL-os).