To pronounce "sourpuss", say SOURP-uss — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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SOURP-uss
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"sourpuss" has 2 syllables: sourp-uss. It rhymes with scirpus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: scirpus — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Sourpuss" has 2 syllables: sourp · uss.
Sourpuss: A person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch.
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