How to pronounce colorfully
Say it like KUHL-er-flee. Colorfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- er
- flee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorfully 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.
- fleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of colorfully
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-flee.
What does colorfully mean?
- In a colorful manner.
Where does colorfully come from?
From colorful + -ly.
Questions about saying colorfully
How do you pronounce colorfully?
Say KUHL-er-flee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚfli/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləfli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorfully?
Colorfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · er · flee.
Is colorfully 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 /ˈkʌləfli/ (KUHL-uh-flee).