How to pronounce lour
Say it like LOW-er. Lour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lour pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lour
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOW.
What does lour mean?
- To frown; to look sullen.
- To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.
- A frown, a scowl; an angry or sullen look.
- Of the sky, the weather, etc.: a dark, gloomy, and threatening appearance.
Where does lour come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lour.
Questions about saying lour
How do you pronounce lour?
Say LOW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊɚ/. In British English it is /laʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lour?
Lour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · er.
Is lour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /laʊ/ (LOW).