How to pronounce colouring
Say it like KUHL-er-ring. Colouring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- er
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colouring 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.
- ringGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of colouring
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uh-ring.
What does colouring mean?
- Alternative spelling of coloring.
- Of something that provides color.
- present participle and gerund of color How to pronounce colour
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Questions about saying colouring
How do you pronounce colouring?
Say KUHL-er-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlɚˌrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colouring?
Colouring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · er · ring.
Is colouring 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 /ˈkʌlərɪŋ/ (KUHL-uh-ring).