How to Pronounce "watercolour"
word
ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ
WAW-ter-KUH-ler
wˈɔːtəkˌʌlɐ
WAW-tuh-KUL-uh
Definition
A paint that you mix with water to use, or a picture made with this kind of paint. It is known for its soft, transparent colors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ
British English
wˈɔːtəkˌʌlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAW-ter-KUH-ler
UK
WAW-tuh-KUL-uh
Listen in Context
She painted a beautiful landscape with watercolour.
I bought a set of watercolour paints yesterday.
The art class will focus on watercolour techniques.
I love how soft the colors look in a watercolour painting.