How to pronounce colloquially
Say it like kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lee. Colloquially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
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- kuh
- LOH
- kwee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colloquially 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colloquially
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOH-kweer-lee.
What does colloquially mean?
- In a colloquial manner.“Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates.”
Where does colloquially come from?
From colloquial + -ly.
Questions about saying colloquially
How do you pronounce colloquially?
Say kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊkwiəli/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊkwɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colloquially?
Colloquially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: kuh · LOH · kwee · uh · lee.
Is colloquially pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /kəˈləʊkwɪəli/ (kuh-LOH-kweer-lee).