How to pronounce sources
Say it like SOR-suz. Sources has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR).
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US American/ˈsɔrsəz/SOR-suz
UK British/ˈsɔːsɪz/SAW-siz
- SOR
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sources 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.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sources
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW-siz.
What does sources mean?
noun
- plural of source How to pronounce source
- third-person singular simple present indicative of source How to pronounce source
Questions about saying sources
How do you pronounce sources?
Say SOR-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔrsəz/. In British English it is /ˈsɔːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sources?
Sources has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOR). Broken into parts: SOR · suz.
Is sources 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 /ˈsɔːsɪz/ (SAW-siz).