How to pronounce viola
Say it like vy-OH-luh. Viola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/vaɪˈoʊlə/vy-OH-luh
UK British/ˈviːələ/VEE-uh-luh
- vy
- OH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of viola
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: VEE-uh-luh.
What does viola mean?
noun
- any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
- large genus of flowering herbs of temperate regions
- a bowed stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower
Where does viola come from?
From Latin viola (“violet”).
Words that rhyme with viola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of viola.
Questions about saying viola
How do you pronounce viola?
Say vy-OH-luh. The American pronunciation is /vaɪˈoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈviːələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viola?
Viola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: vy · OH · luh.
Is viola pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈviːələ/ (VEE-uh-luh).