How to pronounce collodion
Say it like kuh-LOH-dee-un. Collodion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- dee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collodion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collodion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-dee-un.
What does collodion mean?
- A syrupy solution of nitrocellulose (pyroxylin) in alcohol and ether that evaporates on a surface to form a clear elastic film; used in surgical dressings, photographic plates and lacquer paints.
Words that rhyme with collodion
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Questions about saying collodion
How do you pronounce collodion?
Say kuh-LOH-dee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊdiən/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊdiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collodion?
Collodion has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · dee · un.
Is collodion 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 /kəˈləʊdiən/ (kuh-LOH-dee-un).