How to Pronounce "colony"
word
/ˈkɑɫəni/
KAH-luh-nee
/kˈɒləni/
KO-luh-nee
Definition
A colony is a place controlled by another country, or a group of animals, insects, or people living closely together in one area. The meaning depends on whether you are talking about history, politics, or nature.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑɫəni/
British English
/kˈɒləni/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-luh-nee
UK
KO-luh-nee
Listen in Context
This island was once a colony of Spain.
The children watched an ant colony in the garden.
A bird colony lives near the lake.
The museum has a new exhibit about life in the old colony.