How do you pronounce "colored"?

In American English: /ˈkʌlɝd/ (KUHL-urd). In British English: /kˈɐləd/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌlɝd/ (KUHL-urd). In Australian English: /kˈʌləd/ (K-uhl).

Is "colored" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌlɝd/ (KUHL-urd), while in British English it's /kˈɐləd/ (K).

How to Pronounce "colored"

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colored

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/ˈkʌlɝd/

KUHL-urd

Syllable Breakdown

kʌlcol·ɝdored

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