How to pronounce colocynth
Say it like KOL-uh-sinth. Colocynth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- sinth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colocynth 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.
- sinthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colocynth
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-sinth.
What does colocynth mean?
- A viny plant, of species Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.
- The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.
Questions about saying colocynth
How do you pronounce colocynth?
Say KOL-uh-sinth. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləsɪnθ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləsɪnθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colocynth?
Colocynth has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · sinth.
Is colocynth 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 /ˈkɒləsɪnθ/ (KOL-uh-sinth).