How to pronounce colation
Say it like kuh-LAY-shun. Colation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
- kuh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colation
American and British speakers say colation in essentially the same way: /kəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /kəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LAY-shun.
What does colation mean?
- The act of straining or filtering.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- colature
- filtration
Words that rhyme with colation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colation.
Words that sound like colation
Questions about saying colation
How do you pronounce colation?
Say kuh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /kəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /kəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colation?
Colation has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kuh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say colation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /kəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as colation?
Colation sounds the same as collation in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.