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colors
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 mascot is the Charger, and the school colors are blue and white.
The school's mascot is the Buccaneer and its colors are blue and white.
The stallion is the school mascot and the school colors are blue and white.
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Common mistakes of colors pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "col-ORS" instead of the correct "COL-ors" (/ˈkʌl.ərz/ for US, /ˈkʌl.əz/ for UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the final sound: It's common to drop the "s" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "color" (/ˈkʌl.ər/ for US, /ˈkʌl.ə/ for UK). Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" to ensure clarity.
- Mixing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable with a long "o" sound, saying "co-lors" instead of "col-ors." This leads to confusion. Tip: Use the short "u" sound as in "cup" for the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "colors" is pronounced too strongly, making it sound like "col-ors" (/ˈkʌl.ərz/). Tip: Keep the "r" soft and blend it smoothly into the vowel sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may incorrectly elongate the "o" in "colors," making it sound like "co-lors." This is not standard. Tip: Focus on a short, crisp "o" sound to maintain the correct pronunciation.