How to Pronounce Colony

To pronounce "colony", say COL-ony — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒl.əni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒl.əni/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “colony”

"colony" has 2 syllables: col-ony. It rhymes with polony, if that helps it stick.

What does colony mean?

noun

  1. A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country.
  2. A settlement of emigrants who move to a new place, but remain culturally tied to their place of origin

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Words that rhyme with colony

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polony

Related words

provinceterritorymandatesettlementdominioncolonizationcolonialcolonialism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colony"?▾

"Colony" has 2 syllables: col · ony.

What is the IPA transcription of "colony"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colony" is /ˈkɒl.əni/.

What does "colony" mean?▾

Colony: A governmental unit created on land of another country owned by colonists from a country.

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