To pronounce "colosseum", say COL-oss-eum — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COL-oss-eum
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"colosseum" has 3 syllables: col-oss-eum. It rhymes with mausoleum and museum, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: coliseum — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Colosseum" has 3 syllables: col · oss · eum.
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