How to pronounce colonelcy
Say it like KUR-nul-see. Colonelcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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- KUR
- nul
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonelcy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colonelcy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-nul-see.
What does colonelcy mean?
- The rank or office of a colonel.
Where does colonelcy come from?
From colonel + -cy.
Questions about saying colonelcy
How do you pronounce colonelcy?
Say KUR-nul-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝnəlsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːnəlsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonelcy?
Colonelcy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · nul · see.
Is colonelcy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɜːnəlsi/ (KUR-nul-see).