How to pronounce colours
Say it like KUHL-erz. Colours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce colours. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KUHL
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colours 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 colours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUHL-uz.
What does colours mean?
- a distinguishing emblem“his tie proclaimed his school colors”
- a flag that shows its nationality
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Questions about saying colours
How do you pronounce colours?
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 colours?
Colours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · erz.
Is colours 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 colours?
Colours sounds the same as colors in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.