How to pronounce yola
Say it like YOH-luh. Yola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH).
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- YOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOHSay 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 yola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: YOH-luh.
What does yola mean?
- cocaine
Where does yola come from?
Northern California slang, said to be from a blend of Spanish yo and hola.
Words that rhyme with yola
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yola.
Questions about saying yola
How do you pronounce yola?
Say YOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈjəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yola?
Yola has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOH). Broken into parts: YOH · luh.
Is yola 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 /ˈjəʊlə/ (YOH-luh).