How to Pronounce Cola

To pronounce "cola", say COL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊ.lə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈkəʊ.lə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cola”

"cola" has 2 syllables: col-a. It rhymes with cupola and lola, if that helps it stick.

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

What does cola mean?

noun

  1. The kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.
  2. A beverage or a drink made with kola nut flavoring, caramel and carbonated water.

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Words that rhyme with cola

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupolalolapayolacholabolaebolagondolasolaidolapohjolapinolamola

Related words

dopekolacoca-colapepsibeveragecocacokesoda

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cola"?▾

"Cola" has 2 syllables: col · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "cola"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cola" is /ˈkəʊ.lə/.

What does "cola" mean?▾

Cola: The kola plant, genus Cola, famous for its nut, or one of these nuts.

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