How Many Syllables In “our”?
1syllable
“our” has 1 syllable. It is a monosyllabic word.
our
/aʊə/ UK /aʊr/ US
“our” can also be said with 2 syllables (UK /ˈaʊ.ə/).
Stress
“our” is a function word. In connected speech it usually takes its weak form, and it is stressed only for emphasis.
Division By Sound
/aʊə/
Division By Letters
our
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Our
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | aʊə | – | V | open |
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong form | /aʊə/ | /aʊr/ | 1 |
| Strong form | /ˈaʊ.ə/ | 2 | |
| Weak form | /ɑː/ | /ɑːr/ | 1 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in our?
“our” has 1 syllable. In British English it is transcribed /aʊə/.
What is the syllable structure of our?
“our” has the structure V, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.