How to pronounce kolokolo
Say it like koh-loh-KOH-loh. Kolokolo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- koh
- loh
- KOH
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kolokolo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 kolokolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-loh-KOH-loh.
What does kolokolo mean?
- A kind of string made from coconut fiber, used in Tuvalu.
Words that rhyme with kolokolo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kolokolo.
Questions about saying kolokolo
How do you pronounce kolokolo?
Say koh-loh-KOH-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊloʊˈkoʊloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊləʊˈkəʊləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kolokolo?
Kolokolo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: koh · loh · KOH · loh.
Is kolokolo 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 /ˌkəʊləʊˈkəʊləʊ/ (koh-loh-KOH-loh).