How to pronounce lor
Say it like LOR. Lor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW.
What does lor mean?
- Tagged at the end of a sentence to convey a sense of resignation or inevitability.“Next time lor.”
- Used to suggest that there is an obvious, inevitable or straightforward answer to something.“You lor, or else still got who?”
- Suggests that the reply given is the obvious or expected one.“At my house lor.”
- Little.
Words that rhyme with lor
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Words that sound like lor
Questions about saying lor
How do you pronounce lor?
Say LOR. The American pronunciation is /lɔr/. In British English it is /lɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lor?
Lor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOR.
Is lor 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 /lɔː/ (LAW).
What words sound the same as lor?
Lor sounds the same as lore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.