To pronounce "holla", say HOLL-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhɒlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɒlə/
IPA
"holla" has 2 syllables: holl-a. It rhymes with sala and amygdala, if that helps it stick.
verb
interjection
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Holla" has 2 syllables: holl · a.
The IPA transcription of "holla" is /ˈhɒlə/.
Holla: To cry "hollo"
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