How many syllables in “coloured”?
syllables in "coloured"
Word details
Syllables
2
colo · ured
Letters
8
c · o · l · o · u · r · e · d
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “coloured”
The word “coloured” contains 2 syllables, divided as colo · ured. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "coloured" have?
"coloured" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "coloured" into syllables?
"coloured" is divided into syllables as: colo · ured.
What is the Scrabble score for "coloured"?
The Scrabble score for "coloured" is 11 points.
Using “coloured” in writing
Two-syllable words like "coloured" (colo · ured) 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, “coloured” is worth 11 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 “coloured”
The letters in “coloured” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decolour.