How many syllables in sour?

Syllables in sour

2 or 1

sour

Sour has two syllables, or one when said quickly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say sour

Said as /ˈsaʊɚ/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /saʊɹ/1 syllable · DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters4

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Questions

How many syllables are in sour?
Sour has two syllables, or one when said quickly.
How do you divide sour into syllables?
Sour is said as /ˈsaʊɚ/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in sour?
The first syllable.

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