How to Pronounce Colossus

To pronounce "colossus", say COL-oss-us — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COL-oss-us

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💡 Tip for remembering “colossus”

"colossus" has 3 syllables: col-oss-us. It rhymes with gnosis and proboscis, if that helps it stick.

What does colossus mean?

noun

  1. A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  2. Any creature or thing of gigantic size.

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Words that rhyme with colossus

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gnosisproboscisptosisbaucissaucissecalabasascnossusmanassasmoschusonassis

Related words

heavyweighttitanbehemothgiantmonstergoliathmonolithjuggernaut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colossus"?▾

"Colossus" has 3 syllables: col · oss · us.

What does "colossus" mean?▾

Colossus: A statue of gigantic size. The name was especially applied to certain famous statues in antiquity, as the Colossus of Nero in Rome and the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

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