pour

How to Split "pour" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pour — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pour:

• IPA: /pɔː/

📖 Definitions

1. pour (third-person singular simple present pours, present participle pouring, simple past and past participle poured)
2. Synonym: (originally Northern England, Scotland, archaic) spate

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English pouren (“to pour”), of uncertain origin. Perhaps from Old Northern French purer (“to sift (grain), pour out (water)”), from Latin pūrō (“to purify”), from pūrus (“pure”). Compare Middle Dutch afpuren (“to pour off, drain”). To pour displaced several Middle English verbs: schenchen, schenken (“to pour”), from Old English sċenċan (“to pour out”) and Old Norse skenkja, from Proto-Germanic *skankijaną. Compare dialectal English shink, skink. yete...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down pour 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 pour with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pour	1	pour
peer	2	pe-er
Peoria	2	peo-ria
Pierre	2	pier-re
pure	2	pu-re

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