How to pronounce odour
Say it like OH-der. Odour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Odour 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 odour
- 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 odour mean?
- UK standard spelling of odor.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with odour
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Words that sound like odour
Questions about saying odour
How do you pronounce odour?
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 odour?
Odour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · der.
Is odour 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 odour?
Odour sounds the same as odor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.