Loanword · French
How to Pronounce Colonel/2-syl/
/ˈkɜːr.nəl/
From French *coronel*, from Italian *colonnello* (column leader). Spelling from Italian, pronunciation from French.
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·COLO·
NEL
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Common mistakes 1 variants
COLO
- nel
ˈkɜːr.nəl — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Colonel?
Colonel is pronounced /ˈkɜːr.nəl/ — "COLO-nel" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Colonel?
Colonel has 2 syllables: COLO-nel. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Colonel?
The first syllable — "COLO" — carries primary stress: /ˈkɜːr.nəl/.
Where does the word Colonel come from?
Colonel is a French loanword — From French *coronel*, from Italian *colonnello* (column leader). Spelling from Italian, pronunciation from French..
Is Colonel pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Colonel varies by dialect: AU /ˈkɜː.nəl/, UK /ˈkɜː.nəl/, US /ˈkɜːr.nəl/.
How can I practice pronouncing Colonel?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: COLO—NEL. Stress the first syllable loudly.