How to pronounce amour
Say it like ah-MOOR. Amour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOR).
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- ah
- MOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of amour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-MOOR.
What does amour mean?
- Courtship; flirtation.
- A love affair.
- A lover.
Where does amour come from?
Inherited from Middle English amour, from Middle French amour, from Old French amor, from Latin amor.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with amour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amour.
Questions about saying amour
How do you pronounce amour?
Say ah-MOOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑˈmur/. In British English it is /əˈmʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amour?
Amour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOOR). Broken into parts: ah · MOOR.
Is amour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈmʊə/ (uh-MOOR).