How to pronounce colloquy
Say it like KOL-uh-kwee. Colloquy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- kwee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colloquy 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colloquy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-kwee.
What does colloquy mean?
- A conversation or dialogue.
- A church court held by certain Reformed denominations.
- A written discourse.
- To converse.
Where does colloquy come from?
From Middle English colloquies pl, from Latin colloquium (“conversation”), from com- (“together, with”) (English com-) + form of loquor (“speak”) (from which English locution and other words).
Questions about saying colloquy
How do you pronounce colloquy?
Say KOL-uh-kwee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləkwi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləkwi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colloquy?
Colloquy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · kwee.
Is colloquy 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 /ˈkɒləkwi/ (KOL-uh-kwee).