How to pronounce colorectal
Say it like koh-loh-REK-tul. Colorectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK).
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- koh
- loh
- REK
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorectal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colorectal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-loh-REK-tul.
What does colorectal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the colorectum.
Where does colorectal come from?
From colo- + rectal.
Words that rhyme with colorectal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colorectal.
Questions about saying colorectal
How do you pronounce colorectal?
Say koh-loh-REK-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊloʊˈrɛktəl/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊləʊˈrɛktəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorectal?
Colorectal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REK). Broken into parts: koh · loh · REK · tul.
Is colorectal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊləʊˈrɛktəl/ (koh-loh-REK-tul).