colony

How to Split "colony" into Syllables

The word colony is divided into 3 syllables: co·lo·ny. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• co — 1st syllable
• lo — 2nd syllable
• ny — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of colony:

• IPA: /ˈkɒl.ə.ni/

📖 Definitions

1. An area under the political control of another country and typically occupied by settlers (colonists) from it, or by their descendants.
2. A group of people who settle such an area and maintain ties to their native country, and (later) their descendants.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English colane, colonye, from Latin colōnia (“colony”), from colōnus (“farmer; colonist”), from colō (“till, cultivate, worship”), from earlier *quelō, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷel- (“to move; to turn (around)”). Doublet of Cologne, Colonia, and Köln.

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare colony with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
colony	3	co·lo·ny
cilium	2	ci-lium
Ceylon	2	cey-lon
Cuchulain	3	cu-chu-lain
clime	2	cli-me

🔗 Related Words

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