How to pronounce odor
Say it like OH-der. Odor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of odor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-duh.
What does odor mean?
- Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.
- A strong, pervasive quality.
- Esteem.
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Words that rhyme with odor
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Words that sound like odor
Questions about saying odor
How do you pronounce odor?
Say OH-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odor?
Odor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · der.
Is odor 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 /ˈəʊdə/ (OH-duh).
What words sound the same as odor?
Odor sounds the same as odour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.