How to Pronounce Odor

To pronounce "odor", say OD-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.də/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈəʊ.də/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “odor”

"odor" has 2 syllables: od-or. It rhymes with freeloader and decoder, if that helps it stick.

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

What does odor mean?

noun

  1. Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.
  2. A strong, pervasive quality.

Synonyms

esteemreputeperfumescent

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Words that rhyme with odor

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freeloaderdecoderstrodersoderbroderfodorboedercoder

Related words

odourscentsmellaromafragranceolfactoryredolence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "odor"?▾

"Odor" has 2 syllables: od · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "odor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "odor" is /ˈəʊ.də/.

What does "odor" mean?▾

Odor: Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

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