How to pronounce colors
Say it like KUHL-erz. Colors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colors 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of colors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uz.
What does colors mean?
- a flag that shows its nationality
- a distinguishing emblem“his tie proclaimed his school colors”
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Words that rhyme with colors
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Words that sound like colors
Questions about saying colors
How do you pronounce colors?
Say KUHL-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colors?
Colors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · erz.
Is colors 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 /ˈkʌləz/ (KUHL-uz).
What words sound the same as colors?
Colors sounds the same as colours in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.