How to pronounce colonise
Say it like KOL-uh-nyze. Colonise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonise 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.
- nyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colonise
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-nyze.
What does colonise mean?
- Non-Oxford British standard spelling of colonize.
Words that rhyme with colonise
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Words that sound like colonise
Questions about saying colonise
How do you pronounce colonise?
Say KOL-uh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlənaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonise?
Colonise has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · nyze.
Is colonise 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 /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ (KOL-uh-nyze).
What words sound the same as colonise?
Colonise sounds the same as colonize in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.