How to pronounce adore
Say it like uh-DOR. Adore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- uh
- DOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of adore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-DAW.
What does adore mean?
- love intensely“he just adored his wife”
Where does adore come from?
From Middle English *adoren, aouren, from Old French adorer, aorer, from Latin adōrō (“to pray to”), from ad (“to”) + ōrō (“to speak”).
Words that rhyme with adore
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Questions about saying adore
How do you pronounce adore?
Say uh-DOR. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɔr/. In British English it is /əˈdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adore?
Adore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: uh · DOR.
Is adore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈdɔː/ (uh-DAW).