How to Pronounce Colourless

To pronounce "colourless", say COL-ourl-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “colourless”

"colourless" has 3 syllables: col-ourl-ess. It rhymes with colorless, if that helps it stick.

What does colourless mean?

adjective

  1. Having little or no colour.
  2. (of a liquid) Water white.

Synonyms

drabdullclearwaterlike

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Words that rhyme with colourless

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colorless

Related words

blancheduncoloredsoberdrabluridbloodlesssombresomber

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "colourless"?▾

"Colourless" has 3 syllables: col · ourl · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "colourless"?▾

The IPA transcription of "colourless" is /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/.

What does "colourless" mean?▾

Colourless: Having little or no colour.

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