How to pronounce colin
Say it like KOH-lin. Colin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colin 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.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colin
American and British speakers say colin in essentially the same way: /ˈkoʊlɪn/ in the US and /ˈkɒlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOL-in.
What does colin mean?
- The American quail or bobwhite, or related species.
Where does colin come from?
From French colin, properly a diminutive of Colas, contracted from Nicolas (“Nicholas”).
Questions about saying colin
How do you pronounce colin?
Say KOH-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colin?
Colin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say colin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkoʊlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈkɒlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.