American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'colonel' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "colonel" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "colonel"

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Simple pronunciation
ker-nl
IPA transcription
/ˈkʰɚ.nl̩/
Word frequency
2,543rd

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What does "colonel" mean?

  1. an officer in the military, usually someone who is in charge of many soldiers

Examples of "colonel" in a sentence

  • The colonel led the troops into battle.
  • Colonel Sanders founded KFC.
  • The colonel inspected the barracks.

How common is "colonel"?

Colonel is the 2,543rd most common word in English.

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