How to pronounce colouration
Say it like kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. Colouration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY).
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- kuhl
- uh
- RAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colouration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of colouration
American and British speakers say colouration in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhl-uh-RAY-shun.
What does colouration mean?
- Alternative spelling of coloration.
Words that rhyme with colouration
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Words that sound like colouration
Questions about saying colouration
How do you pronounce colouration?
Say kuhl-uh-RAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colouration?
Colouration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAY). Broken into parts: kuhl · uh · RAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say colouration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌkʌləˈreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as colouration?
Colouration sounds the same as coloration in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.