How to pronounce colloquialism
Say it like kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-liz-um. Colloquialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- kwee
- uh
- liz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colloquialism 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.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colloquialism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-liz-um.
What does colloquialism mean?
- A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
- A colloquial manner of speaking.
Where does colloquialism come from?
From colloquial + -ism.
Questions about saying colloquialism
How do you pronounce colloquialism?
Say kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-liz-um. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colloquialism?
Colloquialism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · kwee · uh · liz · um.
Is colloquialism 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 /kəˈləʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/ (kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-liz-um).