How to Pronounce Pourquoi

To pronounce "pourquoi", say POURQ-uoi — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

POURQ-uoi

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"pourquoi" has 2 syllables: pourq-uoi.

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How many syllables are in "pourquoi"?

"Pourquoi" has 2 syllables: pourq · uoi.

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