How to pronounce Moore
Say it like MOOR. Moore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- MOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of Moore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MOOR.
Other ways to say Moore
Moore also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- MOR /mɔr/
What does Moore mean?
- A village in Halton borough, Cheshire, England (OS grid ref SJ5784).
- A rural town and locality in Somerset Region, Queensland, Australia.
- A minor city in Butte County, Idaho.
Where does Moore come from?
The surname has converged from several different meanings; see Moore on Wikipedia.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- douglas moore
- dudley moore
- dudley stuart john moore
- g. e. moore
- george edward moore
- thomas moore
Words that rhyme with Moore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Moore.
Words that sound like Moore
Questions about saying Moore
How do you pronounce Moore?
Say MOOR. The American pronunciation is /mʊr/. In British English it is /mʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Moore?
Moore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MOOR.
Is Moore 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 /mʊə/ (MOOR).
What words sound the same as Moore?
Moore sounds the same as moor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.