How to pronounce colic
Say it like KOL-ik. Colic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-ik.
What does colic mean?
- Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
- Severe fussiness and crying, especially of infants with certain medical conditions.
- A medicinal plant used to relieve such symptoms.
- Relating to the colon; colonic.
Where does colic come from?
Borrowed from French colique.
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Words that rhyme with colic
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Questions about saying colic
How do you pronounce colic?
Say KOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colic?
Colic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · ik.
Is colic 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 /ˈkɒlɪk/ (KOL-ik).