How to pronounce lore
Say it like LOR. Lore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lore 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 lore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW.
What does lore mean?
- knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote“early peoples passed on plant and animal lore through legend”
Where does lore come from?
From Middle English lore, from Old English lār, from Proto-West Germanic *laiʀu, from Proto-Germanic *laizō, from *laizijaną (“to teach”).
Words that rhyme with lore
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Questions about saying lore
How do you pronounce lore?
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 lore?
Lore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOR.
Is lore 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).