How to Pronounce Colon

To pronounce "colon", say COL-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkəʊ.lɒn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “colon”

"colon" has 2 syllables: col-on. It rhymes with swollen and bolin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: colan, colen — easy to mix up when writing.

What does colon mean?

noun

  1. The punctuation mark ":".
  2. The triangular colon (especially in context of not being able to type the actual triangular colon).

Synonyms

colon-point

Words that rhyme with colon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

swollenbolinstolencolansemi-colonbolonmolenbrolin

Related words

commaappendixpioneersettlercolonelpunkpollution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colon"?▾

"Colon" has 2 syllables: col · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "colon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colon" is /ˈkəʊ.lɒn/.

What does "colon" mean?▾

Colon: The punctuation mark ":".

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