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