How to Pronounce Lour

To pronounce "lour", say LOUR — one syllable, IPA /laʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/laʊə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lour”

"lour" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dour and scour, if that helps it stick.

What does lour mean?

noun

  1. A frown, a scowl; an angry or sullen look.
  2. Of the sky, the weather, etc.: a dark, gloomy, and threatening appearance.

verb

  1. To frown; to look sullen.
  2. To be dark, gloomy, and threatening, as clouds; of the sky: to be covered with dark and threatening clouds; to show threatening signs of approach, as a tempest.

Synonyms

gloomgloominessglowerscowl

Words that rhyme with lour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dourscoursourjourhourflourhydropoweradenauerblauerbourdatapower

Related words

lowerfrownthreatenscowlglaumglumpglowerpout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lour"?▾

"Lour" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lour" is /laʊə/.

What does "lour" mean?▾

Lour: A frown, a scowl; an angry or sullen look.

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