All words
word

Colonial

Kuh-LOH-nee-uhl

/kʌˈloʊniːʌl/

Listen

Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.

Syllable breakdown

colonial

Dictionary meaning

Composed of many distinct individuals united to form a whole or colony.

Examples

  • Coral is a colonial organism.

Synonyms: compound

People also look up

Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

Learn one new pronunciation a day

Get a word, name or idiom like “Colonial” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.

Something wrong? Suggest a correction