Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Colour”?
Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.
Singular and Plural Form of Colour
Colour is the singular noun form. Colours is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: One of the basic colors like red, blue, yellow, or green that you see in things around you.
Why is the Plural of Colour “colours”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Colour
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: colour → colours
Plural pattern: regular.
How to Remember the Plural of Colour
Just add -s to “colour” to make “colours”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Colour
See colour and colours used in real sentences side by side.
- What is your favourite colour? A1
- The artist mixed primary colours to create new shades. A2
- The colour of the sky changes throughout the day. A2
How to Pronounce Colour and Colours
Pronounced KUL-er; British pronunciation has the R slightly softer.
Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Colour
These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Colour
What is the plural of “colour”?
The plural of “colour” is “colours”.
Is “colours” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.