How to Pronounce Off-colour

To pronounce "off-colour", say OFFC-ol-our — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

OFFC-ol-our

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💡 Tip for remembering “off-colour”

"off-colour" has 3 syllables: offc-ol-our. It rhymes with off-color, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: off-color — easy to mix up when writing.

What does off-colour mean?

adjective

  1. Of the wrong color.
  2. Dirty, vulgar or obscene, especially in a way that is unpleasant.

    “He told an off-color joke.”

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Words that rhyme with off-colour

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Related words

coloryorangeishvaricolouredfawncolouredfleshcolouredwine-colouredorangy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "off-colour"?▾

"Off-colour" has 3 syllables: offc · ol · our.

What does "off-colour" mean?▾

Off-colour: Of the wrong color.

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