How to pronounce odors
Say it like OH-derz. Odors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊdɚz/OH-derz
UK British/ˈəʊdəz/OH-duz
- OH
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odors 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of odors
- 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-duz.
What does odors mean?
noun
- plural of odor How to pronounce odor
Questions about saying odors
How do you pronounce odors?
Say OH-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in odors?
Odors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · derz.
Is odors 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 /ˈəʊdəz/ (OH-duz).