How to pronounce colossi
Say it like kuh-LOS-ee. Colossi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- kuh
- LOS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colossi 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.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colossi
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LOS-ee.
What does colossi mean?
- plural of colossus How to pronounce colossus
Words that rhyme with colossi
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Questions about saying colossi
How do you pronounce colossi?
Say kuh-LOS-ee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑsi/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colossi?
Colossi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: kuh · LOS · ee.
Is colossi 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 /kəˈlɒsi/ (kuh-LOS-ee).