How many syllables in "colouring"?

"colouring" has 3 syllabes (col - our - ing).

How to divide "colouring"?

"colouring" divides into 3 parts: col · our · ing.

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

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Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"colouring": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:col·our·ing

Accent principal

COL-our-ing(col · our · ing)● ○ ○

Stress in "colouring" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈkʌl.ər.ɪŋ

Syllabescol·our·ing

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How many syllables in "colouring"?: "colouring" has 3 syllabes (col - our - ing).
How to divide "colouring"?: "colouring" divides into 3 parts: col · our · ing.
Where is the stress in "colouring"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "colouring"?: Say each syllable slowly (col... our... ing) and listen on SayItVid.