How to pronounce collins
Say it like KOL-inz. Collins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑlɪnz/KOL-inz
UK British/ˈkɒlɪnz/KOL-inz
- KOL
- inz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collins 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.
- inzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collins
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-inz.
What does collins mean?
noun
- English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
- tall iced drink of liquor (usually gin) with fruit juice
Questions about saying collins
How do you pronounce collins?
Say KOL-inz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɪnz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collins?
Collins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · inz.
Is collins 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 /ˈkɒlɪnz/ (KOL-inz).