How to pronounce colored
Say it like KUHL-erd. Colored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colored 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of colored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-ud.
What does colored mean?
- having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination“colored crepe paper”“the film was in color”
- having skin rich in melanin pigments
- favoring one person or side over another“a biased account of the trial”“a decision that was partial to the defendant”
Where does colored come from?
From color + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with colored
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Questions about saying colored
How do you pronounce colored?
Say KUHL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colored?
Colored has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · erd.
Is colored 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 /ˈkʌləd/ (KUHL-ud).
What words sound the same as colored?
Colored sounds the same as coloured in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.