How to pronounce colliery
Say it like KOL-yer-ih. Colliery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- yer
- ih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colliery 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.
- yerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colliery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-yuh-ree.
What does colliery mean?
- An underground coal mine, together with its surface buildings.
- A facility that supplies coal.
Where does colliery come from?
From collier + -y.
Questions about saying colliery
How do you pronounce colliery?
Say KOL-yer-ih. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑljɚɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒljəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colliery?
Colliery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · yer · ih.
Is colliery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒljəri/ (KOL-yuh-ree).