How to Pronounce Yours

To pronounce "yours", say YOURS — one syllable, IPA /jɔː(ɹ)z/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/jɔː(ɹ)z/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yours”

"yours" 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: years — easy to mix up when writing.

What does yours mean?

pronoun

That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.
“If this edit is mine, the other must be yours. Their encyclopedia is good, but yours is even better. It’s all yours.”
That which belongs to you (plural); the possessive second-person plural pronoun used without a following noun.

Synonyms

yourn

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Words that rhyme with yours

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yours"?▾

"Yours" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "yours"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yours" is /jɔː(ɹ)z/.

What does "yours" mean?▾

Yours: That which belongs to you (singular); the possessive second-person singular pronoun used without a following noun.

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