How to pronounce soured
Say it like SOW-erd. Soured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW).
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- SOW
- erd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soured pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of soured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOW-ud.
What does soured mean?
- simple past and past participle of sour How to pronounce sour
- That has become or been made sour.
Words that rhyme with soured
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soured.
Questions about saying soured
How do you pronounce soured?
Say SOW-erd. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊɚd/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soured?
Soured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW). Broken into parts: SOW · erd.
Is soured 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 /ˈsaʊəd/ (SOW-ud).