How to pronounce col
Say it like KOL. Col is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Col pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of col
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL.
What does col mean?
- A dip on a mountain ridge between two peaks.
- A pressure region between two anticyclones and two low-pressure regions.
Where does col come from?
Borrowed from French col, from Latin collum (“neck”).
Words that rhyme with col
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of col.
Questions about saying col
How do you pronounce col?
Say KOL. The American pronunciation is /kɑl/. In British English it is /kɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in col?
Col is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOL.
Is col pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒl/ (KOL).