How Many Syllables In Sour?
1syllable
Sour has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
sour
/saʊə/ UK /saʊr/ US
Sour can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈsaʊ.ə/).
Stress
A one syllable word is stressed on that syllable when it is said on its own.
Division By Sound
/saʊə/
Division By Letters
sour
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Sour
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | s | aʊə | – | CV | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /saʊə/ | /saʊr/ | 1 |
| Also | /ˈsaʊ.ə/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in sour?
Sour has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /saʊə/.
What is the syllable structure of sour?
Sour has the structure CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.