How to Pronounce Areola

To pronounce "areola", say AR-eol-a — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈɹi.ə.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

areola

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈɹi.ə.lə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “areola”

"areola" has 3 syllables: ar-eol-a. It rhymes with variola and aureola, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: aureola — easy to mix up when writing.

What does areola mean?

noun

  1. The colored circle around a nipple, more exactly known as areola mammae.
  2. Any small circular area that is different from its immediate environment, such as the colored ring around the pupil of the eye (iris) or an inflamed region surrounding a pimple.

Words that rhyme with areola

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

variolaaureolaglareola

Related words

nippleintersticeareolemammillationbreastlobulogenesistheliumperidesmium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "areola"?▾

"Areola" has 3 syllables: ar · eol · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "areola"?▾

The IPA transcription of "areola" is /əˈɹi.ə.lə/.

What does "areola" mean?▾

Areola: The colored circle around a nipple, more exactly known as areola mammae.

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