How to pronounce colorblind
Say it like KUHL-er-blynd. Colorblind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- er
- blynd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorblind 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- blyndGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of colorblind
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-blynd.
What does colorblind mean?
- Alternative form of color blind.“Frank was colorblind and had sewn small labels into his clothes to help him pick matching combinations.”
Questions about saying colorblind
How do you pronounce colorblind?
Say KUHL-er-blynd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚˌblaɪnd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləblaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorblind?
Colorblind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · er · blynd.
Is colorblind pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʌləblaɪnd/ (KUHL-uh-blynd).