How to pronounce colonels
Say it like KUR-nulz. Colonels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR).
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US American/ˈkɝnəlz/KUR-nulz
UK British/ˈkɜːnəlz/KUR-nulz
- KUR
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonels 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colonels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUR-nulz.
What does colonels mean?
noun
- plural of colonel How to pronounce colonel
Questions about saying colonels
How do you pronounce colonels?
Say KUR-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɝnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɜːnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonels?
Colonels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUR). Broken into parts: KUR · nulz.
Is colonels 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 /ˈkɜːnəlz/ (KUR-nulz).