How to pronounce boor
Say it like BOOR. Boor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of boor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BOOR.
What does boor mean?
- A peasant.
- A Boer, white South African of Dutch or Huguenot descent.
- A yokel, country bumpkin.
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Words that rhyme with boor
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Questions about saying boor
How do you pronounce boor?
Say BOOR. The American pronunciation is /bʊr/. In British English it is /bʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boor?
Boor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BOOR.
Is boor 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 /bʊə/ (BOOR).