How to pronounce coloured
Say it like KUHL-erd. Coloured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coloured 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.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coloured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-ud.
What does coloured mean?
- having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination“colored crepe paper”“the film was in color”
- favoring one person or side over another“a biased account of the trial”“a decision that was partial to the defendant”
- (used of color) artificially produced; not natural“a bleached blonde”
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Words that rhyme with coloured
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Words that sound like coloured
Questions about saying coloured
How do you pronounce coloured?
Say KUHL-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkʌləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coloured?
Coloured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · erd.
Is coloured 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 /ˈkʌləd/ (KUHL-ud).
What words sound the same as coloured?
Coloured sounds the same as colored in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.