How to pronounce ore
Say it like OR. Ore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- OR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW.
What does ore mean?
- a mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
- a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona
Words that rhyme with ore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ore.
Words that sound like ore
Questions about saying ore
How do you pronounce ore?
Say OR. The American pronunciation is /ɔr/. In British English it is /ɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ore?
Ore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: OR.
Is ore 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 /ɔː/ (AW).
What words sound the same as ore?
Ore sounds the same as or, oar in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.