How to pronounce sours
Say it like SOW-erz. Sours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW).
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- SOW
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sours 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sours
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SOW-uz.
What does sours mean?
- plural of sour How to pronounce sour
- third-person singular simple present indicative of sour How to pronounce sour
Words that rhyme with sours
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sours.
Questions about saying sours
How do you pronounce sours?
Say SOW-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaʊɚz/. In British English it is /ˈsaʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sours?
Sours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOW). Broken into parts: SOW · erz.
Is sours 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 /ˈsaʊəz/ (SOW-uz).