How to Pronounce "colossal"
word
/kəˈɫɑsəɫ/
kuh-LAH-suhl
/kəlˈɒsəl/
kuh-LOSS-uhl
Definition
Extremely large, great, or impressive in size, degree, or amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kəˈɫɑsəɫ/
British English
/kəlˈɒsəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuh-LAH-suhl
UK
kuh-LOSS-uhl
Listen in Context
The elephant is a colossal animal.
There was a colossal storm last night.
They made a colossal mistake.
That pizza was colossal—I couldn't finish it!