How to pronounce colonies
Say it like KOL-uh-neez. Colonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑləniz/KOL-uh-neez
UK British/ˈkɒləniz/KOL-uh-neez
- KOL
- uh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colonies
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-neez.
What does colonies mean?
noun
- plural of colony How to pronounce colony
Questions about saying colonies
How do you pronounce colonies?
Say KOL-uh-neez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑləniz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒləniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonies?
Colonies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · neez.
Is colonies 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 /ˈkɒləniz/ (KOL-uh-neez).