How to Pronounce Colds

To pronounce "colds", say COLDS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COLDS

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💡 Tip for remembering “colds”

"colds" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with thresholds and unfolds, if that helps it stick.

What does colds mean?

noun

  1. A condition of low temperature.

    “Come in, out of the cold.”

  2. (with 'the') A harsh place; a place of abandonment.

    “The former politician was left out in the cold after his friends deserted him.”

Synonyms

common coldcoryzahead coldposecoldness

Words that rhyme with colds

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thresholdsunfoldsupholdsholdsfoldsoldsgoldsmoldsmouldshouseholdsmarigoldsscolds

Related words

acoldparkyfrigidfroreice-coldstone-coldchilledfrosty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colds"?▾

"Colds" has one syllable.

What does "colds" mean?▾

Colds: A condition of low temperature.

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