How to Pronounce "gondolas"
word
ˈɡɑndəɫəz/, /ɡɑnˈdoʊɫəz
GAHN-duh-luhz or gahn-DOH-luhz
ɡəndˈəʊləz
gun-DOH-luhz
Definition
Long, narrow boats used mainly in Venice, Italy, or small cabins suspended from cables for carrying people up mountains or across rivers.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɑndəɫəz/, /ɡɑnˈdoʊɫəz
British English
ɡəndˈəʊləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAHN-duh-luhz or gahn-DOH-luhz
UK
gun-DOH-luhz
Listen in Context
Tourists ride gondolas in Venice.
We took gondolas up the mountain at the ski resort.
There are many gondolas on the Grand Canal.
The gondolas moved slowly through the quiet canals at sunset.