To pronounce "colons", say COL-ons — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
colons
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COL-ons
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"colons" has 2 syllables: col-ons. It rhymes with boelens, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Colons" has 2 syllables: col · ons.
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