How to pronounce oared
Say it like ORD. Oared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oared. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oared pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of oared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWD.
What does oared mean?
Where does oared come from?
From oar + -ed.
Words that rhyme with oared
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oared.
Questions about saying oared
How do you pronounce oared?
Say ORD. The American pronunciation is /ɔrd/. In British English it is /ɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oared?
Oared is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ORD.
Is oared 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 /ɔːd/ (AWD).