How to Pronounce "big ole"
expression
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫ/, /ˌoʊˈɫeɪ
BIG-ohl, oh-LAY
bˈɪɡ/ /oˈleɪ
BIG-oh-LAY
Definition
A very informal, Southern American English way to say 'big old', used to humorously or affectionately describe something as especially large.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɡ/ /ˈoʊɫ/, /ˌoʊˈɫeɪ
British English
bˈɪɡ/ /oˈleɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BIG-ohl, oh-LAY
UK
BIG-oh-LAY
Listen in Context
He drove a big ole truck down the road.
Look at that big ole dog in the yard!
She wore a big ole hat to the party.
It's just a big ole mess in here—where do we even start?