How to pronounce bohr
Say it like BOR. Bohr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bohr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bohr
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW.
What does bohr mean?
- Synonym of Bohr radius.
Words that rhyme with bohr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bohr.
Words that sound like bohr
Questions about saying bohr
How do you pronounce bohr?
Say BOR. The American pronunciation is /bɔr/. In British English it is /bɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bohr?
Bohr is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOR.
Is bohr 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 /bɔː/ (BAW).
What words sound the same as bohr?
Bohr sounds the same as boar, bore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.