How many syllables in “colored”?
syllables in "colored"
Word details
Syllables
2
colo · red
Letters
7
c · o · l · o · r · e · d
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “colored”
The word “colored” contains 2 syllables, divided as colo · red. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "colored" have?
"colored" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "colored" into syllables?
"colored" is divided into syllables as: colo · red.
What is the Scrabble score for "colored"?
The Scrabble score for "colored" is 10 points.
Using “colored” in writing
Two-syllable words like "colored" (colo · red) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “colored” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “colored”
The letters in “colored” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decolor.