How to pronounce colla
Say it like KOH-luh. Colla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colla 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colla
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-luh.
What does colla mean?
- plural of collum How to pronounce collum
Words that rhyme with colla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colla.
Words that sound like colla
Questions about saying colla
How do you pronounce colla?
Say KOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colla?
Colla has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · luh.
Is colla 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 /ˈkəʊlə/ (KOH-luh).
What words sound the same as colla?
Colla sounds the same as cola, kola in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.