How to pronounce colonic
Say it like kuh-LAW-nik. Colonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW).
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- kuh
- LAW
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonic 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.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colonic
American and British speakers say colonic in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɔnɪk/ in the US and /kəˈlɒnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LON-ik.
What does colonic mean?
- Of, relating to, affecting, or within the colon.
- An enema.
- Synonym of colon cleansing (the removal of nonspecific toxins from the colon and intestinal tract considered pseudomedicine)
Where does colonic come from?
From colon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with colonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colonic.
Questions about saying colonic
How do you pronounce colonic?
Say kuh-LAW-nik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɔnɪk/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonic?
Colonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAW). Broken into parts: kuh · LAW · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say colonic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɔnɪk/ and the British form is /kəˈlɒnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.