How to pronounce coli
Say it like KOH-lee. Coli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coli
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-lee.
What does coli mean?
- Escherichia coli, a Gram-negative bacterium commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms.
Where does coli come from?
Ellipsis of Bacterium coli or Bacillus coli, obsolete taxonomic names of the species (now called Escherichia coli).
Words that rhyme with coli
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coli.
Questions about saying coli
How do you pronounce coli?
Say KOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊli/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coli?
Coli has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lee.
Is coli 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 /ˈkəʊli/ (KOH-lee).