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color
Definition:
(nou) a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect (nou) interest and variety and intensity (nou) the timbre of a musical sound (nou) a race with skin pigmentation different from the white race (especially Blacks) (nou) an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading (nou) any material used for its color (nou) the characteristic of quarks that determines their role in the strong interaction (nou) the appearance of objects (or light sources) described in terms of a person's perception of their hue and lightness (or brightness) and saturation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌlər
Examples:
The color white is the color of purity.
The color of the ribbon was blue.
The blue color of the ribbon symbolizes the color of bruises.
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Common mistakes of color pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "color" with a long "o" sound, like /koʊ/. This is incorrect in both US /ˈkʌlər/ and UK /ˈkʌlə/ pronunciations. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, as in "cup".
- Misplaced stress: Beginners often stress the second syllable, saying "co-'lor". However, the correct stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice saying "COLOR" with emphasis on the first part.
- Missing the "r" sound: Some speakers omit the final "r" sound, pronouncing "color" as /ˈkʌlə/. This is common in non-native speakers. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly, especially in American English.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners sometimes exaggerate the "l" sound in "color", making it sound like "collar". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "l" sound soft and natural, blending it smoothly with the other sounds.
- Confusing with "colour": Non-native speakers may mix "color" with the UK spelling "colour", leading to pronunciation errors. The pronunciation remains the same, but the spelling differs. Tip: Remember that "color" is the American spelling; focus on the pronunciation regardless of spelling.