How to pronounce borer
Say it like BOR-er. Borer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR).
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- BOR
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Borer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of borer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAW-ruh.
What does borer mean?
- A tool used for drilling.
- A knife fit for a stabbing.
- A person who bores or drills; a person employed to drill bore holes.
Where does borer come from?
From bore + -er.
Words that rhyme with borer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of borer.
Questions about saying borer
How do you pronounce borer?
Say BOR-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔrɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in borer?
Borer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOR). Broken into parts: BOR · er.
Is borer 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 /ˈbɔːrə/ (BAW-ruh).