How to pronounce coloreds
Say it like KOL-uh-rudz. Coloreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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- KOL
- uh
- rudz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coloreds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rudzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coloreds
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-uh-rudz.
What does coloreds mean?
- plural of colored How to pronounce colored
Questions about saying coloreds
How do you pronounce coloreds?
Say KOL-uh-rudz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlərədz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlərədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coloreds?
Coloreds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · uh · rudz.
Is coloreds pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒlərədz/ (KOL-uh-rudz).