How to Pronounce "colloquial"
word
kəˈɫoʊkwiəɫ
kuh-LOH-kwee-uhl
kəlˈəʊkwɪəl
kuh-LOH-kwi-uhl
Definition
Describes words or expressions that are used in informal conversation, not in formal writing or speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəˈɫoʊkwiəɫ
British English
kəlˈəʊkwɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LOH-kwee-uhl
UK
kuh-LOH-kwi-uhl
Listen in Context
'Gonna' is a colloquial way to say 'going to'.
His speech was very colloquial, full of everyday words.
Avoid using colloquial phrases in formal essays.
The book uses a lot of colloquial language, so it feels like people are actually speaking.