How to pronounce cole
Say it like KOHL. Cole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cole 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL.
What does cole mean?
- a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
- coarse curly-leafed cabbage
Where does cole come from?
From Middle English cole, col, from Old English cawel, an early Germanic borrowing from Latin caulis (“cabbage”).
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Words that rhyme with cole
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Questions about saying cole
How do you pronounce cole?
Say KOHL. The American pronunciation is /koʊl/. In British English it is /kəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cole?
Cole is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHL.
Is cole pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kəʊl/ (KOHL).
What words sound the same as cole?
Cole sounds the same as coal, kohl in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.