How to Pronounce "atolls"
word
ˈæˌtɑɫ/, /ˈæˌtɔɫ/, /əˈtoʊɫ
A-tahlz, A-tawlz, uh-TOHLZ
ˈætɒlz
AT-olz
Definition
Atolls are ring-shaped coral islands that surround a lagoon, usually found in tropical ocean waters.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæˌtɑɫ/, /ˈæˌtɔɫ/, /əˈtoʊɫ
British English
ˈætɒlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
A-tahlz, A-tawlz, uh-TOHLZ
UK
AT-olz
Listen in Context
Many atolls are found in the Pacific Ocean.
Fish live in the warm waters around atolls.
People sometimes build homes on atolls.
Tourists love snorkeling in the crystal-clear lagoons inside atolls.