How to Pronounce Pours

To pronounce "pours", say POURS — one syllable. 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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POURS

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

Sounds exactly like: pores, poors — easy to mix up when writing.

noun

The act of pouring.
“The bartender's inexpert pour left me with a pint of beer that was half foam.”
Something, or an amount, poured.

verb

To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.
“pour water from a jug”
To send out as in a stream or a flood; to cause (an emotion) to come out; to cause to escape.

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

How many syllables are in "pours"?▾

"Pours" has one syllable.

What does "pours" mean?▾

Pours: The act of pouring.

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