How to pronounce colorless
Say it like KUHL-er-lus. Colorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- er
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colorless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colorless
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-lus.
What does colorless mean?
- US standard spelling of colourless.
Where does colorless come from?
From color + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- colourless
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying colorless
How do you pronounce colorless?
Say KUHL-er-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚləs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlələs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colorless?
Colorless has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · er · lus.
Is colorless 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 /ˈkʌlələs/ (KUHL-uh-lus).