How to Pronounce "gondola"
word
ˈɡɑndəɫə/, /ɡɑnˈdoʊɫə
GAHN-duh-luh or gahn-DOH-luh
ɡəndˈəʊlɐ
guhn-DOH-luh
Definition
A long, narrow boat used especially in Venice, Italy, for carrying people along canals. The word can also refer to a type of cable car, or the basket of a hot air balloon.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑndəɫə/, /ɡɑnˈdoʊɫə
British English
ɡəndˈəʊlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAHN-duh-luh or gahn-DOH-luh
UK
guhn-DOH-luh
Listen in Context
We took a gondola ride along the canal in Venice.
The gondola moves slowly through the water.
A gondola can carry several people at once.
We watched as the gondola driver sang to his passengers.