How to Pronounce Colloquialism

To pronounce "colloquialism", say COLL-oq-uial-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /kəˈləʊkwi.əˌlɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/kəˈləʊkwi.əˌlɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “colloquialism”

"colloquialism" has 4 syllables: coll-oq-uial-ism.

What does colloquialism mean?

noun

  1. A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.
  2. Colloquial style of speaking.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colloquialism"?▾

"Colloquialism" has 4 syllables: coll · oq · uial · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "colloquialism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colloquialism" is /kəˈləʊkwi.əˌlɪzəm/.

What does "colloquialism" mean?▾

Colloquialism: A colloquial word or phrase; a common spoken expression.

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