To pronounce "colorful", say COL-orf-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌləfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkʌləfəl/
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"colorful" has 3 syllables: col-orf-ul. It rhymes with colourful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Colorful" has 3 syllables: col · orf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "colorful" is /ˈkʌləfəl/.
Colorful: Possessing prominent and varied colors.
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