How do you pronounce "coloreds"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːlɝədz/ (KAHL-ur-uhdz). In British English: /kˈʌlədz/ (K-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːlɝədz/ (KAHL-ur-uhdz). In Australian English: /kˈʌlədz/ (K-uhl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːlɝədz/ (KAHL-ur-uhdz), while in British English it's /kˈʌlədz/ (K-uhl).

How to Pronounce "coloreds"

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coloreds

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/ˈkɑːlɝədz/

KAHL-ur-uhdz

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːlcol·ɝor·ədzeds

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