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coloring

How many syllables in coloring?

  3 syllables

Divide coloring into syllables:   col-or-ing
Stressed syllable in coloring:   col-or-ing
How to pronounce coloring:   kuhl-er-ing
How to say coloring:

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Synonyms for coloring


1 syllable
  • tan
  • wash
2 syllables
  • pallor
  • skin tone
  • pigment
  • tincture
3 syllables
  • complexion
  • skin color
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