How to pronounce ichor
Say it like EYE-kor. Ichor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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US American/ˈaɪkɔr/EYE-kor
UK British/ˈaɪkɔː/EYE-kaw
- EYE
- kor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ichor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ichor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EYE-kaw.
What does ichor mean?
noun
- The liquid said to flow in place of blood in the veins of the gods.
- The blood of human beings or animals; also (obsolete) the clear, fluid portion of blood; blood plasma, plasma.
- A blood-like fluid.
Questions about saying ichor
How do you pronounce ichor?
Say EYE-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈaɪkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ichor?
Ichor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · kor.
Is ichor 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 /ˈaɪkɔː/ (EYE-kaw).