How to pronounce Tour in English

Tour is pronounced TOOR (IPA /tʊər/). One syllable — 'TOOR' rhyming with 'poor'.

IPA: /tʊər/

Syllables: TOOR

Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'tower' or 'tor', missing the 'oo' diphthong.

Tip: One syllable — 'TOOR' rhyming with 'poor'.

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

The American R

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