How to Pronounce Ours

To pronounce "ours", say OURS — one syllable, IPA /ɑːz/. 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

/ɑːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ours”

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

Sounds exactly like: hours, ares — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ours mean?

pronoun

  1. That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

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Words that rhyme with ours

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

empowersglowersmemoirsbazaarshoursscourslarsreservoirssidebarsavatarsczarsflours

Related words

bearbearscountrymenelevennsoourselvesownpreprinted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ours"?▾

"Ours" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ours"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ours" is /ɑːz/.

What does "ours" mean?▾

Ours: That which belongs to us; the possessive case of we, used without a following noun.

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