How to Pronounce Odour

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈəʊdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “odour”

"odour" has 2 syllables: od-our. It rhymes with dodder and sawder, if that helps it stick.

What does odour mean?

noun

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

Synonyms

esteemreputeperfumescent

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Words that rhyme with odour

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doddersawderhodur

Related words

odorscentsmellaromaolfactorystenchstink

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "odour"?▾

"Odour" has 2 syllables: od · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "odour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "odour" is /ˈəʊdə/.

What does "odour" mean?▾

Odour: Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive.

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