How to Pronounce Ardour

To pronounce "ardour", say ARD-our — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ardour

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

ARD-our

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💡 Tip for remembering “ardour”

"ardour" has 2 syllables: ard-our. It rhymes with sardar and vardar, if that helps it stick.

What does ardour mean?

noun

  1. Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.
  2. Spirit; enthusiasm; passion.

Synonyms

elanfire in the bellypassionzealintensity

Antonyms

apathy

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Words that rhyme with ardour

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sardarvardar

Related words

elanzealfireardorfervidnessfervourfervorfervency

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ardour"?▾

"Ardour" has 2 syllables: ard · our.

What does "ardour" mean?▾

Ardour: Great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion.

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