How to pronounce volta
Say it like VOHL-tuh. Volta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHL).
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US American/ˈvoʊltə/VOHL-tuh
UK British/ˈvəʊltə/VOHL-tuh
- VOHL
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Volta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of volta
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: VOHL-tuh.
What does volta mean?
noun
- A turning; a time (chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated).
- A dance for couples popular during the late Renaissance, associated with the galliard and done to the same kind of music.
- A turning point or point of change in a poem, most commonly a sonnet.
Where does volta come from?
From Italian volta. Doublet of volte.
Questions about saying volta
How do you pronounce volta?
Say VOHL-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈvoʊltə/. In British English it is /ˈvəʊltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in volta?
Volta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VOHL). Broken into parts: VOHL · tuh.
Is volta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈvəʊltə/ (VOHL-tuh).