How to pronounce volar
Say it like VOH-ler. Volar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH).
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US American/ˈvoʊlər/VOH-ler
UK British/ˈvəʊlə/VOH-luh
- VOH
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of volar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOH-luh.
What does volar mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
Where does volar come from?
From Latin vola.
Questions about saying volar
How do you pronounce volar?
Say VOH-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊlər/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volar?
Volar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOH). Broken into parts: VOH · ler.
Is volar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈvəʊlə/ (VOH-luh).