How to Pronounce Atoll

To pronounce "atoll", say AT-oll — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈtɒl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈtɒl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “atoll”

"atoll" has 2 syllables: at-oll. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does atoll mean?

noun

  1. A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform. Atolls have a unique geology, so not all islands with a reef and a lagoon are atolls

Words that rhyme with atoll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallcontrolsoulpallcallgallstrollcajoleshoalforestall

Related words

isletislandislereefbikinicoralmotumicroatoll

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atoll"?▾

"Atoll" has 2 syllables: at · oll.

What is the IPA transcription of "atoll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atoll" is /əˈtɒl/.

What does "atoll" mean?▾

Atoll: A type of island consisting of a ribbon reef that nearly or entirely surrounds a lagoon and supports, in most cases, one to many islets on the reef platform. Atolls have a unique geology, so not all islands with a reef and a lagoon are atolls

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