How to Pronounce "viola"
word
/vaɪˈoʊɫə/, /viˈoʊɫə/
vy-OH-luh, vee-OH-luh
/vaɪˈəʊlə/, /viˈəʊlə/
vy-OH-luh, vee-OH-luh
Definition
A viola is a musical instrument in the string family, slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and richer sound.
IPA Transcription
American English
/vaɪˈoʊɫə/, /viˈoʊɫə/
British English
/vaɪˈəʊlə/, /viˈəʊlə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vy-OH-luh, vee-OH-luh
UK
vy-OH-luh, vee-OH-luh
Listen in Context
She plays the viola in the school orchestra.
The viola is bigger than the violin.
He bought a new viola last week.
A good viola really stands out in an orchestra's sound.