English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Source Pronunciation
Source is pronounced SAWRS, IPA /ˈsɔrs/.
SAWRS
US /ˈsɔrs/ · UK /ˈsɔːs/
Syllables: SAWRS (1 syllable)
noun and verb: The place something comes from, or to find a supplier for something.
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Source in a Sentence
- The journalist refused to name her source.
- Olive oil is a good source of healthy fat.
- We source all our timber locally.
Common Mispronunciations of Source
Not SOWRS
The ou is the aw of law, not the ow of now.
Not SAWRZ
Hiss the ending. A buzzing z would make it sound like the plural of saw.
Tip: Source and sauce are identical for most American speakers. British speakers keep them apart only by the r.
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