How to pronounce pore
Say it like POR. Pore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAW.
What does pore mean?
- A tiny opening in the skin.“I could sense the sweat dripping out of all my pores.”
- By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.“the pores of a rock.”
- To study meticulously; to go over again and again.
- To meditate or reflect in a steady way.
Words that rhyme with pore
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Words that sound like pore
Questions about saying pore
How do you pronounce pore?
Say POR. The American pronunciation is /pɔr/. In British English it is /pɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pore?
Pore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POR.
Is pore 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 /pɔː/ (PAW).
What words sound the same as pore?
Pore sounds the same as pour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.