How many syllables in "colossal"?

"colossal" has 3 sílabas (co - los - sal).

How to divide "colossal"?

"colossal" divides into 3 parts: co · los · sal.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (co... los... sal) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"colossal": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:co·los·sal

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co-LOS-sal(co · los · sal)○ ● ○

Stress in "colossal" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈlɒs.əl⁄

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How many syllables in "colossal"?: "colossal" has 3 sílabas (co - los - sal).
How to divide "colossal"?: "colossal" divides into 3 parts: co · los · sal.
Where is the stress in "colossal"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "colossal"?: Say each syllable slowly (co... los... sal) and listen on SayItVid.