How to pronounce arbour
Say it like AR-ber. Arbour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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- AR
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arbour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of arbour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AH-buh.
What does arbour mean?
- UK standard spelling of arbor.
Where does arbour come from?
From Middle English arbere, arber, an alteration of herber, erber (“pleasure garden; herb garden”) influenced by Latin arbor (“tree”).
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Words that rhyme with arbour
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Words that sound like arbour
Questions about saying arbour
How do you pronounce arbour?
Say AR-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arbour?
Arbour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ber.
Is arbour 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 /ˈɑːbə/ (AH-buh).
What words sound the same as arbour?
Arbour sounds the same as arbor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.