How to Pronounce Pergola

To pronounce "pergola", say PERG-ol-a — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜːɡələ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɜːɡələ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pergola”

"pergola" has 3 syllables: perg-ol-a. It rhymes with cupola and cola, if that helps it stick.

What does pergola mean?

noun

  1. A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants
  2. Such a framework employed to provide shade, especially over a patio.

Words that rhyme with pergola

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cupolacolalolapayolacholabolaebolagondolasolaidolapohjolapinola

Related words

arbourarborbowerpergulatrellisgalleryporticocolonnade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pergola"?▾

"Pergola" has 3 syllables: perg · ol · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "pergola"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pergola" is /ˈpɜːɡələ/.

What does "pergola" mean?▾

Pergola: A framework in the form of a passageway of columns that supports a trelliswork roof; used to support and train climbing plants

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