How to pronounce pored
Say it like PORD. Pored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pored pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pored
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWD.
What does pored mean?
- simple past and past participle of pore How to pronounce pore
- Having or furnished with pores
Where does pored come from?
From pore + -ed.
Words that rhyme with pored
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Questions about saying pored
How do you pronounce pored?
Say PORD. The American pronunciation is /pɔrd/. In British English it is /pɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pored?
Pored is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PORD.
Is pored 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 /pɔːd/ (PAWD).