How to Pronounce "volta"
word
ˈvoʊɫtə
VOHL-tuh
ˈvɒltə
VOL-tuh
Definition
A 'volta' is a turn, loop, or circuit, often meaning going around something or returning to a starting point. In poetry, it also refers to a change in mood or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvoʊɫtə
British English
ˈvɒltə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOHL-tuh
UK
VOL-tuh
Listen in Context
Let's take a volta around the park.
He finished the last volta of the race first.
After one volta, they returned to the starting point.
I'm going out for a quick volta to clear my head.