How to pronounce bores
Say it like BORZ. Bores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bɔrz/BORZ
UK British/bɔːz/BAWZ
- BORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bores pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAWZ.
What does bores mean?
noun
- plural of bore How to pronounce bore
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bore How to pronounce bore
Words that rhyme with bores
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Questions about saying bores
How do you pronounce bores?
Say BORZ. The American pronunciation is /bɔrz/. In British English it is /bɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bores?
Bores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BORZ.
Is bores 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 /bɔːz/ (BAWZ).