How to pronounce chore
Say it like CHOR. Chore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- CHOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAW.
What does chore mean?
- A task, especially a regularly needed task for the upkeep of a home or similar, such as housecleaning or preparing meals.“Before we moved in together, my partner and I divided up the chores: he cooks and vacuums, and I do the dishes and laundry.”
- A task that is difficult, unpleasant, or tediously routine.“I used to enjoy being self-employed, but it's become a bit of a chore recently.”
- To do chores.
Where does chore come from?
Cognate with Dutch keer (“time; turn; occasion”), German Kehre (“a turn; bend; wind; back-flip; u-turn”).
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Words that rhyme with chore
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Questions about saying chore
How do you pronounce chore?
Say CHOR. The American pronunciation is /tʃɔr/. In British English it is /tʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chore?
Chore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: CHOR.
Is chore 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 /tʃɔː/ (CHAW).