How to pronounce colourant
Say it like KUHL-uh-runt. Colourant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colourant 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colourant
American and British speakers say colourant in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlərənt/ in the US and /ˈkʌlərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-runt.
What does colourant mean?
- A pigment, dye or other color-altering product added to something.
Where does colourant come from?
From color + -ant.
Questions about saying colourant
How do you pronounce colourant?
Say KUHL-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlərənt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colourant?
Colourant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · uh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say colourant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlərənt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.