How to pronounce colosseum
Say it like kol-uh-SEE-um. Colosseum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- kol
- uh
- SEE
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colosseum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colosseum
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-uh-SEE-um.
What does colosseum mean?
- Alternative spelling of coliseum.
Where does colosseum come from?
By surface analysis, colossus + -eum.
Words that rhyme with colosseum
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Words that sound like colosseum
Questions about saying colosseum
How do you pronounce colosseum?
Say kol-uh-SEE-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑləˈsiəm/. In British English it is /ˌkɒləˈsiːəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colosseum?
Colosseum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: kol · uh · SEE · um.
Is colosseum 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 /ˌkɒləˈsiːəm/ (kol-uh-SEE-um).
What words sound the same as colosseum?
Colosseum sounds the same as coliseum in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.