How to pronounce kolek
Say it like KOH-lek. Kolek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊlɛk/KOH-lek
UK British/ˈkəʊlɛk/KOH-lek
- KOH
- lek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kolek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of kolek
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-lek.
What does kolek mean?
noun
- Alternative form of kolae.
Questions about saying kolek
How do you pronounce kolek?
Say KOH-lek. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊlɛk/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊlɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kolek?
Kolek has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · lek.
Is kolek 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 /ˈkəʊlɛk/ (KOH-lek).