How to Pronounce "colonels"
word
ˈkɝnəɫz
KER-nuhlz
kˈɜːnəlz
KUR-nuhlz
Definition
Colonels are high-ranking military officers, usually just below generals, who often command a regiment or similar unit in the army or air force.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɝnəɫz
British English
kˈɜːnəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KER-nuhlz
UK
KUR-nuhlz
Listen in Context
The colonels met for the meeting at 10 a.m.
Two colonels were in charge of the operation.
All the colonels attended the ceremony.
The two colonels disagreed on how to proceed.