How to Pronounce Colourful

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

COL-ourf-ul

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💡 Tip for remembering “colourful”

"colourful" has 3 syllables: col-ourf-ul. It rhymes with colorful, if that helps it stick.

What does colourful mean?

adjective

  1. Possessing prominent and varied colors.
  2. Interesting, multifaceted, energetic, distinctive.

Synonyms

motleymulticoloredpolychromatic

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Words that rhyme with colourful

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Related words

colorfuliridescentfluorescentbrightbrilliantablazeprismaticflaming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colourful"?▾

"Colourful" has 3 syllables: col · ourf · ul.

What does "colourful" mean?▾

Colourful: Possessing prominent and varied colors.

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