How do you pronounce "colossal"?

In American English: /kəˈlɑːsəl/ (kuh-LAHS-uhl). In British English: /kəlˈɒsəl/ (kuhl-OS-uhl). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɑːsəl/ (kuh-LAHS-uhl). In Australian English: /kəlˈɒsəl/ (kuhl-OS-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɑːsəl/ (kuh-LAHS-uhl), while in British English it's /kəlˈɒsəl/ (kuhl-OS-uhl).

How to Pronounce "colossal"

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colossal

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/kəˈlɑːsəl/

kuh-LAHS-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kəco·lɑːslos·əlsal

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