How to pronounce our

Say it like this: /ˈæʊə/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈæʊə/

What does our mean?

detBelonging to us, excluding the person(s) being addressed (exclusive our).

“Sorry, you're not invited to our party.”

Belonging to us, including the person(s) being addressed (inclusive our).

“We must try to save our marriage for the sake of our children.”

Of, from, or belonging to any entity that the speaker is a part of or identifies with, such as place of employment or education, nation, region, language, etc.

“Our safety record at ABC Widgets is very good.”

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