How to Pronounce Coloring

To pronounce "coloring", say COL-or-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COL-or-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “coloring”

"coloring" has 3 syllables: col-or-ing. It rhymes with colouring and tillering, if that helps it stick.

What does coloring mean?

verb

  1. To give something color.

    “We could color the walls red.”

  2. To apply colors to the areas within the boundaries of a line drawing using colored markers or crayons.

    “My kindergartener loves to color.”

noun

  1. An act or process which applies color.
  2. Any substance used to give color.

    “Our cookies contain no artificial flavorings or colorings.”

Synonyms

affectinfluenceblushcallcolor indyepaintshadecolorationpigment

Antonyms

decolorbleachneutralshade

Words that rhyme with coloring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

colouringtilleringpillaring

Related words

colouringcolourcolorationhuediscolourationcolouration

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coloring"?▾

"Coloring" has 3 syllables: col · or · ing.

What does "coloring" mean?▾

Coloring: To give something color.

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