How to pronounce coll
Say it like KOL. Coll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coll 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.
American vs British pronunciation of coll
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL.
What does coll mean?
- To hug or embrace.
Where does coll come from?
From Middle English collen, from Old French coler, acoler (“accoll, throw arms round neck of”); ultimately from Latin ad + collum (“neck”).
Words that rhyme with coll
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Words that sound like coll
Questions about saying coll
How do you pronounce coll?
Say KOL. The American pronunciation is /kɑl/. In British English it is /kɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coll?
Coll is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOL.
Is coll 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 /kɒl/ (KOL).
What words sound the same as coll?
Coll sounds the same as col in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.