How to pronounce colossus
Say it like kuh-LOS-us. Colossus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS).
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- kuh
- LOS
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colossus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colossus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-LOS-us.
What does colossus mean?
- A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- Any creature or thing of gigantic size.
- Somebody or something very greatly admired and respected.
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Questions about saying colossus
How do you pronounce colossus?
Say kuh-LOS-us. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɑsəs/. In British English it is /kəˈlɒsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colossus?
Colossus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOS). Broken into parts: kuh · LOS · us.
Is colossus 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 /kəˈlɒsəs/ (kuh-LOS-us).