How to pronounce ultracolossal
Say it like uhl-truh-kuh-LOS-ul. Ultracolossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOS).
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- uhl
- truh
- kuh
- LOS
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultracolossal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultracolossal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uhl-truh-kuh-LOS-ul.
What does ultracolossal mean?
- Exceedingly colossal; of utmost colossalness.
Where does ultracolossal come from?
From ultra- + colossal.
Words that rhyme with ultracolossal
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Questions about saying ultracolossal
How do you pronounce ultracolossal?
Say uhl-truh-kuh-LOS-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəkəˈlɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəkəˈlɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultracolossal?
Ultracolossal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOS). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · kuh · LOS · ul.
Is ultracolossal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌʌltrəkəˈlɒsəl/ (uhl-truh-kuh-LOS-ul).