How to pronounce colloidal
Say it like kuh-LOY-dul. Colloidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOY).
- kuh
- LOY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colloidal 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.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colloidal
American and British speakers say colloidal in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɔɪdəl/ in the US and /kəˈlɔɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LOY-dul.
What does colloidal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or consisting of a colloid.
Where does colloidal come from?
From colloid + -al.
Questions about saying colloidal
How do you pronounce colloidal?
Say kuh-LOY-dul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɔɪdəl/. In British English it is /kəˈlɔɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colloidal?
Colloidal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOY). Broken into parts: kuh · LOY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say colloidal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɔɪdəl/ and the British form is /kəˈlɔɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.