How to Pronounce "your true colors"
expression
YOR (or YER) TROO KUH-lerz
YAW TROO KUH-luhz
Definition
To reveal someone's real character or feelings, especially when they were hiding it before.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtɹu/ /ˈkəɫɝz
British English
jˈɔː/ /tɹˈuː/ /kˈʌləz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YOR (or YER) TROO KUH-lerz
UK
YAW TROO KUH-luhz
Listen in Context
When she refused to help, she showed her true colors.
Be honest and don't be afraid to show your true colors.
I didn't know your true colors until now.
People really show their true colors in difficult times.