How to pronounce coloration
Say it like kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. Coloration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kuhl
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coloration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coloration
American and British speakers say coloration in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhl-uh-RAY-shun.
What does coloration mean?
- The act or art of coloring.
- The quality of being colored.
- A notational device for indicating hemiola through either use of red ink (in mensural black notation) or black noteheads (in mensural white notation).
Where does coloration come from?
From French coloration, from Latin colōrātiō.
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Words that rhyme with coloration
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Questions about saying coloration
How do you pronounce coloration?
Say kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coloration?
Coloration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kuhl · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say coloration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.