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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ol'

/oʊl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.98 in modern English

Syllables
ol'
IPA
/oʊl/
2
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Contraction of old; used chiefly preceding names as a term of affection, admiration, or respect.

Colloquial

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

any ol' big ol' good ol' good ol' boy little ol' li'l' ol' li'l ol' lil ol'

Frequently Paired Words

ole

Rhymes With

español olé rôle molé scholle

Questions

How do you pronounce ol'?
The recorded pronunciation is /oʊl/.
What does ol' mean?
Contraction of old; used chiefly preceding names as a term of affection, admiration, or respect.

How to pronounce ol'

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