Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

colon-

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.60 in modern English

Syllables
colon-
IPA
7
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

prefix

Alternative form of colono- (before a vowel)

Etymology

See colono- § Etymology.

Questions

What does colon- mean?
Alternative form of colono- (before a vowel)
Where does colon- come from?
See colono- § Etymology.

How to pronounce colon-

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “colon-”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “colon-”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “colon-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.