How to pronounce colonists
Say it like KOL-uh-nists. Colonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colonists 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.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colonists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-nists.
What does colonists mean?
- plural of colonist How to pronounce colonist
Questions about saying colonists
How do you pronounce colonists?
Say KOL-uh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colonists?
Colonists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · nists.
Is colonists 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 /ˈkɒlənɪsts/ (KOL-uh-nists).