To pronounce "colander", say COL-and-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑləndəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
colander
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/ˈkɑləndəɹ/
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"colander" has 3 syllables: col-and-er. It rhymes with hollander and bolander, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: collender, kolander — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Colander" has 3 syllables: col · and · er.
The IPA transcription of "colander" is /ˈkɑləndəɹ/.
Colander: A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta.
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