How do you spell Colosseum

Correct spelling and pronunciation

The Flaviun amphitheater is often referred to in modern English as the Colosseum. In Italian the spelling is Colosseo. The pronunciation consists of four syllables: “KOL” + “uh” + “SEE” + “uhm”.

Difference between Colosseum and Coliseum

In contemporary English, the term “Colosseum” is exclusively used to refer to the Roman Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheatre, and in this context, it should always be written with a capital “C.” On the other hand, “Coliseum” is the appropriate spelling for all other uses, whether as a common noun or when referring to other venues unrelated to the one in Rome.

 

Colosseum Spelling in other languages

Italian: Colosseo
German: Kolosseum
Spanish: Coliseo
French: Colisée
Portugese: Coliseu
Arabic: الكولوسيوم
Manderin: 斗兽场