How to Pronounce Amour

To pronounce "amour", say AM-our — 2 syllables, IPA /æˈmʊər/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/æˈmʊər/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “amour”

"amour" has 2 syllables: am-our. It rhymes with yammer and clamour, if that helps it stick.

What does amour mean?

noun

  1. Love, affection.
  2. Courtship; flirtation.

Words that rhyme with amour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

yammerclamourmammergammerspammernamur

Related words

affairintimacyaffaireinvolvementliaisonloveylovinglove

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "amour"?▾

"Amour" has 2 syllables: am · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "amour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "amour" is /æˈmʊər/.

What does "amour" mean?▾

Amour: Love, affection.

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