How to pronounce colonist
Say it like KOL-uh-nist. Colonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colonist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-nist.
What does colonist mean?
- A founder of a colony.
- A member of a colony.
Where does colonist come from?
From colon(y) + -ist.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying colonist
How do you pronounce colonist?
Say KOL-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlənɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonist?
Colonist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · nist.
Is colonist 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 /ˈkɒlənɪst/ (KOL-uh-nist).