How to Pronounce Colocynth

To pronounce "colocynth", say COL-ocynth — 2 syllables, IPA /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “colocynth”

"colocynth" has 2 syllables: col-ocynth.

What does colocynth mean?

noun

  1. A viny plant, Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.
  2. The powdered pulp of this fruit, a powerful hepatic stimulant and hydragogue cathartic used as a strong laxative.

Synonyms

bitter applebitter cucumberegusi

Related words

colocynthiscolicrootlemon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colocynth"?▾

"Colocynth" has 2 syllables: col · ocynth.

What is the IPA transcription of "colocynth"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colocynth" is /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/.

What does "colocynth" mean?▾

Colocynth: A viny plant, Citrullus colocynthis, native to the Mediterranean Basin and Asia. It produces a lemon-sized, yellowish, green-mottled, spongy, and extremely bitter fruit.

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