How to pronounce ores
Say it like ORZ. Ores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/ɔrz/ORZ
UK British/ɔːz/AWZ
- ORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ores pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of ores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AWZ.
What does ores mean?
noun
- plural of ore How to pronounce ore
Words that rhyme with ores
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Questions about saying ores
How do you pronounce ores?
Say ORZ. The American pronunciation is /ɔrz/. In British English it is /ɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ores?
Ores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ORZ.
Is ores 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 /ɔːz/ (AWZ).