How to pronounce colossally
Say it like kuh-LAH-suh-lee. Colossally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- kuh
- LAH
- suh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colossally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colossally
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LOS-uh-lee.
What does colossally mean?
- In a colossal manner, or to a colossal extent.
Where does colossally come from?
From colossal + -ly.
Questions about saying colossally
How do you pronounce colossally?
Say kuh-LAH-suh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑsəˌli/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒsəˌliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colossally?
Colossally has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: kuh · LAH · suh · lee.
Is colossally 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 /kəˈlɒsəˌliː/ (kuh-LOS-uh-lee).