How to pronounce discolored
Say it like dis-KUHL-erd. Discolored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL).
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- dis
- KUHL
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discolored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 discolored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dis-KUHL-ud.
What does discolored mean?
- Deprived of color, or given the wrong color; pale, stained.
- simple past and past participle of discolor How to pronounce discolor
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Words that rhyme with discolored
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Questions about saying discolored
How do you pronounce discolored?
Say dis-KUHL-erd. The American pronunciation is /dɪsˈkʌlɚd/. In British English it is /dɪsˈkʌləd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discolored?
Discolored has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHL). Broken into parts: dis · KUHL · erd.
Is discolored 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 /dɪsˈkʌləd/ (dis-KUHL-ud).