How to pronounce kolo
Say it like KOH-loh. Kolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kolo 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.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-loh.
What does kolo mean?
- A national folk dance common in regions pertaining to South Slavic people, performed in a circle.
- A mixed grain dish from East Africa.
Where does kolo come from?
Borrowed from Serbo-Croatian kolo and Slovene kolo, from Proto-Slavic *kolo (“wheel”).
Words that rhyme with kolo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kolo.
Questions about saying kolo
How do you pronounce kolo?
Say KOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kolo?
Kolo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · loh.
Is kolo 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 /ˈkəʊləʊ/ (KOH-loh).