How to pronounce saur
Say it like SOR. Saur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of saur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW.
What does saur mean?
- Alternative form of 'saur (“a dinosaur”).
Words that rhyme with saur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of saur.
Words that sound like saur
Questions about saying saur
How do you pronounce saur?
Say SOR. The American pronunciation is /sɔr/. In British English it is /sɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saur?
Saur is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOR.
Is saur 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 /sɔː/ (SAW).
What words sound the same as saur?
Saur sounds the same as soar, sore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.