How to pronounce kiore
Say it like kee-OH-ray. Kiore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- kee
- OH
- ray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kiore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kiore
American and British speakers say kiore in essentially the same way: /kiˈoʊreɪ/ in the US and /kiˈɔːreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kee-AW-ray.
What does kiore mean?
- The Polynesian rat, Rattus exulans.
Where does kiore come from?
Borrowed from Māori.
Questions about saying kiore
How do you pronounce kiore?
Say kee-OH-ray. The American pronunciation is /kiˈoʊreɪ/. In British English it is /kiˈɔːreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kiore?
Kiore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: kee · OH · ray.
Do Americans and Brits say kiore the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kiˈoʊreɪ/ and the British form is /kiˈɔːreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.