How do you pronounce "colossus"?

In American English: /kəˈlɑːsəs/ (kuh-LAHS-uhs). In British English: /kəlˈɒsəs/ (kuhl-OS-uhs). In Canadian English: /kəˈlɑːsəs/ (kuh-LAHS-uhs). In Australian English: /kəlˈɒsəs/ (kuhl-OS-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈlɑːsəs/ (kuh-LAHS-uhs), while in British English it's /kəlˈɒsəs/ (kuhl-OS-uhs).

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colossus

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/kəˈlɑːsəs/

kuh-LAHS-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

kəco·lɑːslos·əssus

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