How to pronounce “color”
Hear how “color” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | color |
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| Syllables | co · lor (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: LOR. |
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| IPA | /ko.ˈloɾ/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: koh-LOHR, not "KUH-ler".
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿De qué color es?What color is it?
Mi color favorito es el azul.My favorite color is blue.
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