How to pronounce cour
Say it like KOOR. Cour is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kʊr/KOOR
UK British/kʊə/KOOR
- KOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of cour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOOR.
What does cour mean?
noun
- A three-month unit of television broadcasting, corresponding to one of the four seasons.
- A portion of a television program aired over the course of one such period, usually comprising around 10 to 14 weekly episodes.
Words that rhyme with cour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cour.
Questions about saying cour
How do you pronounce cour?
Say KOOR. The American pronunciation is /kʊr/. In British English it is /kʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cour?
Cour is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOR.
Is cour 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 /kʊə/ (KOOR).