How to Pronounce Colic

To pronounce "colic", say COL-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒl.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkɒl.ɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “colic”

"colic" has 2 syllables: col-ic. It rhymes with zoellick and bolek, if that helps it stick.

What does colic mean?

noun

  1. Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).
  2. A medicinal plant used to relieve such symptoms.

adjective

  1. Relating to the colon; colonic.

Words that rhyme with colic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

zoellickboleksobolikdolakfroehlichfroelichfrohlichgolecholicholikkrolakmargolick

Related words

colonicbowelflatulentcoloncolalgiacolopathycolitisproctocolitis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colic"?▾

"Colic" has 2 syllables: col · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "colic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colic" is /ˈkɒl.ɪk/.

What does "colic" mean?▾

Colic: Severe pains that grip the abdomen or the disease that causes such pains (due to intestinal or bowel-related problems).

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