How to Pronounce Liquor

To pronounce "liquor", say LIQ-uor — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “liquor”

"liquor" has 2 syllables: liq-uor. It rhymes with snicker and vicar, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: licker — easy to mix up when writing.

What does liquor mean?

noun

  1. A liquid, a fluid.
  2. A drinkable liquid.

verb

  1. To drink liquor, usually to excess.
  2. To cause someone to drink liquor, usually to excess.

Synonyms

bouillonbrothpot liquorstockspirits

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Words that rhyme with liquor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

snickervicarnickerflickertickerslickerbickerkickerstickerpickerquickerdicker

Related words

boozespiritsspirituousdrinkingalcoholic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "liquor"?▾

"Liquor" has 2 syllables: liq · uor.

What is the IPA transcription of "liquor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "liquor" is /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "liquor" mean?▾

Liquor: A liquid, a fluid.

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