How to pronounce nor
Say it like NOR. Nor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- NOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of nor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NAW.
What does nor mean?
- And... not (introducing a negative statement, without necessarily following one).“Nor did I stop to think, but ran.”
- A function word introducing each except the first term of a series, indicating none of them is true.“I am neither hungry nor thirsty.”
- Used to introduce a further negative statement.“The struggle didn't end, nor was it diminished.”
- Alternative form of NOR.
Where does nor come from?
From Middle English nauther, from nother.
Words that rhyme with nor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nor.
Questions about saying nor
How do you pronounce nor?
Say NOR. The American pronunciation is /nɔr/. In British English it is /nɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nor?
Nor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NOR.
Is nor 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 /nɔː/ (NAW).