How do you pronounce "colorful"?

In American English: /ˈkʌlɝfəl/ (KUHL-urf-uhl). In British English: /kˈʌləfəl/ (K-uhl-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌlɝfəl/ (KUHL-urf-uhl). In Australian English: /kˈʌləfəl/ (K-uhl-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌlɝfəl/ (KUHL-urf-uhl), while in British English it's /kˈʌləfəl/ (K-uhl-uhf).

How to Pronounce "colorful"

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colorful

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/ˈkʌlɝfəl/

KUHL-urf-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

kʌlcol·ɝfor·əlful

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