How to Pronounce Colloquial

To pronounce "colloquial", say COLL-oq-uial — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɫoʊkwiəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kəˈɫoʊkwiəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kəlˈəʊkwɪəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “colloquial”

"colloquial" has 3 syllables: coll-oq-uial.

What does colloquial mean?

noun

  1. A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism

adjective

  1. Denoting a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of familiar conversation, of common parlance; informal.

    “The colloquial and at times sarcastic tone of her books make her popular with teenagers.”

  2. Of or pertaining to a conversation; conversational or chatty.

Synonyms

coll.colloq.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colloquial"?▾

"Colloquial" has 3 syllables: coll · oq · uial.

What is the IPA transcription of "colloquial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colloquial" is /kəˈɫoʊkwiəɫ/.

What does "colloquial" mean?▾

Colloquial: A colloquial word or phrase, colloquialism

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