One syllable: four.
/ˈfɔɹ/
Say it backnoun, adjectiveThe cardinal number equivalent to the sum of three plus one; the number following three and preceding five. As a noun: the digit or symbol representing this number, or a group of four people or things.
"She has four siblings."
"The number four is considered lucky in some cultures."
"He scored a four in the cricket match."
The word "four" is pronounced /fɔːr/ with emphasis on the main syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"four" sounds like F-o-u-r. The pronunciation follows common English sound patterns.
"four" is considered beginner difficult to pronounce. Most English speakers can pronounce this word correctly with minimal practice.
"four" is a noun, adjective. Understanding its grammatical role helps with proper usage.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "four" is /fɔːr/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
Common mistakes when pronouncing "four" include incorrect stress placement and mispronouncing vowel sounds. Listen to the audio example above to learn the correct pronunciation.
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From Old English fēower, from Proto-Germanic *fedwōr, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres.
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Words that rhyme with "four"
-oor sounds
-ore sounds
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