How to pronounce colonel
noun A senior officer in the armed forces.
Written sound guide
KERnuhl
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Give KER the strongest beat
This word sounds like kernel. Use an r sound in the first syllable despite the spelling.
01KERStrongest beat
02nuhlLighter beat
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“The colonel addressed the group.”Your turn
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This word sounds like kernel. Use an r sound in the first syllable despite the spelling. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
