How to Pronounce Coltan

To pronounce "coltan", say COLT-an — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

COLT-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “coltan”

"coltan" has 2 syllables: colt-an. It rhymes with molten and moulten, if that helps it stick.

What does coltan mean?

noun

  1. A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.

    “Coltan is used for the production of tantalum capacitors.”

Synonyms

columbite-tantalite

Words that rhyme with coltan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moltenmoultenboultinboltenboltoncoltondoltondoultonholtanholten

Related words

orecolumbitetantaliteferrocolumbitemanganotantaliteferrotantalitetantitecalciotantite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coltan"?▾

"Coltan" has 2 syllables: colt · an.

What does "coltan" mean?▾

Coltan: A metallic ore, (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)2O6, from which the elements niobium and tantalum are extracted.

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