color

How to Split "color" into Syllables

The word color is divided into 2 syllables: co·lor. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• co — 1st syllable
• lor — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of color:

• IPA: /ˈkʌl.ə/

📖 Definitions

1. color (countable and uncountable, plural colors) (American spelling, Philippines; occasionally also Canadian spelling)
2. These hues as used in color television or films, color photographs, etc (as opposed to the shades of grey used in black-and-white television).

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English colour, color, borrowed from Anglo-Norman colur, from Old French colour, color, from Latin color. Doublet of couleur. Displaced English blee, Middle English blee (“color”), from Old English blēo. Also partially replaced Old English hīew (“color”) and its descendants (English hue), which is less often used in this sense. The spelling color was popularized in modern American English by Noah Webster, to match the spelling of the word's Latin etymon, and make all Ameri...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down color into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare color with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
color	2	co·lor
choler	2	chol-er
cholera	3	cho-le-ra
Clair	1	clair
clear	1	clear

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to color:

Col, COLA, cold, Cole, coll, Colo, colt, Colby.