How to pronounce colorate
Say it like KUHL-uh-rayt. Colorate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- raytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of colorate
American and British speakers say colorate in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌləreɪt/ in the US and /ˈkʌləreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-rayt.
What does colorate mean?
- To apply color to something; to make colorful.
Where does colorate come from?
From color + -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Questions about saying colorate
How do you pronounce colorate?
Say KUHL-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌləreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorate?
Colorate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say colorate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌləreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌləreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.