lour

How to Split "lour" into Syllables

The word lour is divided into 1 syllables: lour. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• lour — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lour:

• IPA: /ˈlaʊə/

📖 Definitions

1. lour (third-person singular simple present lours, present participle louring, simple past and past participle loured)
2. A frown, a scowl; an angry or sullen look.

📚 Word Origin & History

The verb is derived from Middle English louren, lour, loure (“to frown or scowl; to be dark or overcast; to droop, fade, wither; to lurk, skulk”), probably from Old English *lūran, *lūrian, from Proto-Germanic *lūraną (“to lie in wait, lurk”). The English word is cognate with Danish lure (“to lie in ambush; to take a nap”), Middle Dutch loeren (modern Dutch loeren (“to lurk, spy on”)), Middle Low German lûren (“to lie in ambush”), German Low German luren (“to lurk”),...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down lour into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare lour with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
lour	1	lour
leer	2	le-er
lower	2	low-er
Lorre	2	lor-re
lyre	2	ly-re

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to lour:

Lou, loud, lout, lough, Louie, Louis, louse, lousy.