How to Pronounce "gondolier"
word
ˌɡɑndəˈɫɪɹ
gon-duh-LEER
ɡˈɒndəliɐ
gon-duh-LEE-uh
Definition
A gondolier is a person who rows or steers a gondola, which is a long, narrow boat, especially in Venice, Italy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɡɑndəˈɫɪɹ
British English
ɡˈɒndəliɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gon-duh-LEER
UK
gon-duh-LEE-uh
Listen in Context
The gondolier wore a striped shirt.
A gondolier rowed us along the canal.
The gondolier sang a song.
We listened to the gondolier tell stories about Venice.