How to pronounce colone
Say it like kuh-LOHN. Colone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHN).
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- kuh
- LOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colone 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.
- LOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of colone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-LOHN.
What does colone mean?
- Alternative form of colon (“husbandman”).
Words that rhyme with colone
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Words that sound like colone
Questions about saying colone
How do you pronounce colone?
Say kuh-LOHN. The American pronunciation is /kəˈloʊn/. In British English it is /kəˈləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colone?
Colone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOHN). Broken into parts: kuh · LOHN.
Is colone 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 /kəˈləʊn/ (kuh-LOHN).
What words sound the same as colone?
Colone sounds the same as cologne in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.