How to pronounce colorfast
Say it like KUHL-er-fast. Colorfast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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US American/ˈkʌlɚˌfæst/KUHL-er-fast
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KUHL
- er
- fast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorfast 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.
- fastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does colorfast mean?
adjective
- Having colors that have been dyed or applied to the material in a way that will prevent them from being washed out, running, or fading.
Where does colorfast come from?
From color + fast. Compare West Frisian kleurfêst (“colorfast”), Dutch kleurvast (“colorfast”).
Questions about saying colorfast
How do you pronounce colorfast?
Say KUHL-er-fast. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚˌfæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorfast?
Colorfast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · er · fast.