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How to pronounce:
colossal
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈlɒsəl
Examples:
This has largely been due to the colossal efforts of the Ukrainian Churches.
It is a creature of colossal size.
Ruins of a number of colossal buildings exist on the terrace.
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Common mistakes of colossal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "co-ˈlos-sal". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "co-ˈlos-sal". Tip: Remember, the stress falls on "los".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "colossal" is often mispronounced as a short "o" sound, like in "cot". It should be pronounced as a long "o" sound, /əʊ/ in UK and /oʊ/ in US. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some might say "colos" instead of "colossal", dropping the final syllable. The full pronunciation is "co-ˈlos-sal". Tip: Practice saying the entire word slowly to ensure you include all syllables.
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: The "s" in "colossal" may be pronounced as a "z" sound, leading to "co-ˈlozal". The correct pronunciation uses the "s" sound, /s/. Tip: Pay attention to the sound differences while practicing.
- Mispronouncing the final "al": Some speakers might pronounce the "al" as "uhl", resulting in "co-ˈlos-uhl". The proper pronunciation is "sal", /səl/ in UK and /sæl/ in US. Tip: Emphasize the "sal" ending to achieve clarity.