How to pronounce colport
Say it like kol-PORT. Colport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT).
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- kol
- PORT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colport pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of colport
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kol-PAWT.
What does colport mean?
- To work as a colporteur
Where does colport come from?
Back-formation from colporteur.
Words that rhyme with colport
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colport.
Questions about saying colport
How do you pronounce colport?
Say kol-PORT. The American pronunciation is /kɑlˈpɔrt/. In British English it is /kɒlˈpɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colport?
Colport has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PORT). Broken into parts: kol · PORT.
Is colport pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɒlˈpɔːt/ (kol-PAWT).