How many syllables in "colour"?

"colour" has 2 sílabas (col - our).

How to divide "colour"?

"colour" divides into 2 parts: col · our.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (col... our) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"colour": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:col·our

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COL-our(col · our)● ○

Stress in "colour" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌl.ər⁄

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How many syllables in "colour"?: "colour" has 2 sílabas (col - our).
How to divide "colour"?: "colour" divides into 2 parts: col · our.
Where is the stress in "colour"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "colour"?: Say each syllable slowly (col... our) and listen on SayItVid.