How to pronounce colthood
Say it like KOHLT-huud. Colthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLT).
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- KOHLT
- huud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colthood pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- huudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of colthood
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHLT-huud.
What does colthood mean?
- The state of being a colt; the youth of a (male) horse.
Where does colthood come from?
From colt + -hood.
Questions about saying colthood
How do you pronounce colthood?
Say KOHLT-huud. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlthʊd/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlthʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colthood?
Colthood has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOHLT). Broken into parts: KOHLT · huud.
Is colthood pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊlthʊd/ (KOHLT-huud).