How to pronounce Colbert
Say it like KOHL-bert. Colbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkoʊlbɚt/KOHL-bert
UK British/ˈkoʊlbɚt/KOHL-bert
- KOHL
- bert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colbert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Colbert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOHL-bert.
What does Colbert mean?
proper noun
- A city in Madison County, Georgia, United States.
- A town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States.
- An unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington, United States.
Where does Colbert come from?
From a Germanic personal name, composed of Proto-Germanic *kōlaz (“cool, cold; calm”) and *berhtaz (“bright”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- colbert butter
Questions about saying Colbert
How do you pronounce Colbert?
Say KOHL-bert. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlbɚt/. In British English it is /ˈkoʊlbɚt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Colbert?
Colbert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHL). Broken into parts: KOHL · bert.
Is Colbert pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkoʊlbɚt/ (KOHL-bert).