How to pronounce fours
Say it like FORZ. Fours is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fɔrz/FORZ
UK British/fɔːz/FAWZ
- FORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fours pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of fours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAWZ.
What does fours mean?
Words that rhyme with fours
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Questions about saying fours
How do you pronounce fours?
Say FORZ. The American pronunciation is /fɔrz/. In British English it is /fɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fours?
Fours is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FORZ.
Is fours 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 /fɔːz/ (FAWZ).