How to pronounce sour
adjective Having a sharp taste like lemon.
Written sound guide
SOWer
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give SOW the strongest beat
The first vowel sounds like ow in now. Move smoothly toward the final r.
01SOWStrongest beat
02erLighter beat
Say it in context
Try a whole sentence.
“The mango tastes sour.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say sour slowly. Give SOW the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with sour.
What should I check?
The first vowel sounds like ow in now. Move smoothly toward the final r. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
