How to Pronounce Coliseum

To pronounce "coliseum", say COL-is-eum — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌkɑləˈsi.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌkɑləˈsi.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coliseum”

"coliseum" has 3 syllables: col-is-eum. It rhymes with mausoleum and colosseum, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: colosseum — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coliseum mean?

noun

  1. A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

    “the London Coliseum”

  2. A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.

Words that rhyme with coliseum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mausoleumcolosseummuseumdiiambkiamathenaeumcarpe-diem

Related words

amphitheatreamphitheaterarenagymircgymnasiumdomecolosseum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coliseum"?▾

"Coliseum" has 3 syllables: col · is · eum.

What is the IPA transcription of "coliseum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coliseum" is /ˌkɑləˈsi.əm/.

What does "coliseum" mean?▾

Coliseum: A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

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