word
Colonel
KUR-nul
/ˈkɜːrnəl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
colonel
Dictionary meaning
A senior military officer, typically in command of a regiment.
History and origin
French/Italian
Common mispronunciations
KOH-luh-nelKOL-oh-nel
Pronunciation tips
Sounds exactly like 'kernel'. The pronunciation comes from French/Italian military usage.
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