How do you pronounce "colourful"?

In American English: /kˈʌlɚfəl/ (K-uhl-urf). In British English: /kˈɐləfəl/ (K-ɐl). In Canadian English: /kˈʌlɚfəl/ (K-uhl-urf). In Australian English: /kˈʌləfəl/ (K-uhl-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kˈʌlɚfəl/ (K-uhl-urf), while in British English it's /kˈɐləfəl/ (K-ɐl).

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colourful

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/kˈʌlɚfəl/

K-uhl-urf

Syllable Breakdown

kcol·ʌlour·ɚfful

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