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UK//wɒt ˈkʌlə ɪz ɪt//US//wɑt ˈkʌlər ɪz ɪt//

Meaning of What colour is it

A question to find out the color of an object.

In simple words: A question asking about the color of something.

What colour is it in a sentence

  • When I saw the car, I asked, 'What colour is it?'
  • 'What colour is it?' she asked, looking closely at the painting.
  • He pointed to the fruit and said, 'What colour is it?'
  • In the art class, we all wondered, 'What colour is it?' when seeing the new paint.
  • During our shopping trip, I was curious and asked, 'What colour is it?'

How to use What colour is it

Used in everyday conversation to inquire about the color of an object. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Think of asking a friend about a colored shirt - 'What color is it?'

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Collocations with What colour is it

  • ask what colour is it
  • wonder what colour is it
  • tell me what colour is it

Synonyms for What colour is it

  • What shade is it?
  • What hue is it?
  • What tint is it?

Common mistakes with What colour is it

  • Omitting 'is' in the question.
  • Using 'what color it is' instead of 'what colour is it'.
  • Incorrectly using 'what' when 'which' is more appropriate.

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Frequently asked questions about What colour is it

What does What colour is it mean?

A question asking about the color of something.

What is the definition of What colour is it?

A question to find out the color of an object.

How do you use What colour is it in a sentence?

When I saw the car, I asked, 'What colour is it?'

Can you give another example of What colour is it?

'What colour is it?' she asked, looking closely at the painting.

What are synonyms for What colour is it?

Common alternatives include What shade is it?, What hue is it?, What tint is it?.

What words go with What colour is it?

It commonly pairs with ask what colour is it, wonder what colour is it, tell me what colour is it.

What are common mistakes when using What colour is it?

Omitting 'is' in the question. Using 'what color it is' instead of 'what colour is it'. Incorrectly using 'what' when 'which' is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce What colour is it?

US: //wɑt ˈkʌlər ɪz ɪt//, UK: //wɒt ˈkʌlə ɪz ɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What colour is it?

Used in everyday conversation to inquire about the color of an object. Suitable in both formal and informal contexts.