How do you pronounce "colloquy"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːləkwi/ (KAHL-uhkw-ee). In British English: /kˈɒləkwˌɪ/ (K-ol-uhkw). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːləkwi/ (KAHL-uhkw-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɒləkwˌɪ/ (K-ol-uhkw).

Is "colloquy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːləkwi/ (KAHL-uhkw-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɒləkwˌɪ/ (K-ol-uhkw).

How to Pronounce "colloquy"

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colloquy

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/ˈkɑːləkwi/

KAHL-uhkw-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːlcol·əkwlo·iquy

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