How Do You Spell COLLOQUIALLY?

Pronunciation: [kəlˈə͡ʊkwɪə͡li] (IPA)

The word "colloquially" is spelled with three "l's" and two "o's". It is pronounced [kəˈləʊkwɪəli] or "kuh-LOH-kwee-uh-lee". The first syllable "co" is pronounced with the "k" sound, followed by the "oh" sound of the letter "o". The second syllable "lo" is pronounced with a short "uh" sound and then, the third syllable "qui" is pronounced with the "kw" sound, followed by the "ee" sound. The final syllable "ly" is pronounced with the "lee" sound. The word means "in a colloquial manner".

COLLOQUIALLY Meaning and Definition

1. Colloquially is an adverb used to describe language or speech that is used in everyday conversation or informal settings. It refers to the way people communicate in a relaxed and casual manner, often using idioms, slang, or expressions unique to a specific region or group.

   When someone speaks colloquially, they tend to use more familiar and accessible language, avoiding formal or academic expressions. The aim is to communicate ideas or information in a way that feels natural and easy to understand for the average person, without unnecessary complexity or stiffness.

   Colloquial language varies greatly across different cultures, communities, or even age groups. It reflects the particular characteristics of a specific place or time, allowing for a sense of belonging and shared understanding within a community. However, since colloquial language is often less precise and more prone to ambiguity or misunderstanding, it may not be suitable for more formal or professional contexts.

   Overall, colloquially describes language that is used in casual, everyday conversation, characterized by its informality and reliance on commonly used expressions. It adds a personal and familiar touch to communication, allowing individuals to connect and relate to one another through shared linguistic codes.

Top Common Misspellings for COLLOQUIALLY *

• colloqually 33.3333333%
• coloquially 33.3333333%
• collequilly 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for COLLOQUIALLY

• colloquials
• collodially
• colloquiall

Etymology of COLLOQUIALLY

The word colloquially originated from the noun colloquy, which comes from the Latin word colloquium. Colloquium is a combination of the Latin words col- meaning with and loquor meaning to speak. Therefore, colloquium can be translated to speaking together or talking with. The -ally suffix in colloquially indicates that the word functions as an adverb, meaning in a colloquial manner or in everyday or informal speech.

Similar spelling words for COLLOQUIALLY

• colloquial,
• collegial,
• colloquialism,
• collocalia.