What is the correct pronunciation of Colonel?

The correct pronunciation of Colonel is kernuhl (IPA: kɝnəl).

Is Colonel a English name?

Yes, Colonel is associated with English naming traditions.

How to Pronounce Colonel

Colonel / kernuhl /

The name Colonel is a Male name of English origin. It is pronounced kernuhl.

English Male

Meaning & Origin

Colonel is a English name .

Quick Facts

Language English

Gender Male

Phonetic kernuhl

IPA kɝnəl

Pronunciation Tip

Say it as kernuhl. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.

Colonel in Other Cultures

أمير (Amir) /ʔaˈmiːr/

Arabic

將軍 (Jiāngjūn) /tɕjáŋ.tɕýn/

Chinese

Commandant /kɔ.mɑ̃.dɑ̃/

French

Kommandant /kɔmənˈdant/

German

Ταξίαρχος (Taxiarchos) /taˈksi.ar.xos/

Greek

מפקד (Mefaked) /mefaˈked/

Hebrew

सेनापति (Senapati) /seːnaːˈpətiː/

Hindi

Colonnello /kolonˈnɛllo/

Italian

大佐 (Taisa) /taisa/

Japanese

대좌 (Daejwa) /tɛdʑwa/

Korean

سردار (Sardar) /særˈdɑːr/

Persian

Pułkownik /puwˈkɔvɲik/

Polish

+ 8 more cultures

Sibling Names for Colonel

Names that pair well with Colonel

Sterling Boy Forrest Boy Winston Boy Georgia Girl Wilhelmina Girl Harriet Girl Montgomery Boy Augusta Girl

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Colonel?: Colonel is pronounced kernuhl.
What is the correct pronunciation of Colonel?: The correct pronunciation of Colonel is kernuhl (IPA: kɝnəl).
Is Colonel a English name?: Yes, Colonel is associated with English naming traditions.

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