To pronounce "colonialism", say COL-on-ial-ism — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
colonialism
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COL-on-ial-ism
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"colonialism" has 4 syllables: col-on-ial-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.
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"Colonialism" has 4 syllables: col · on · ial · ism.
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