How to pronounce pores
Say it like PORZ. Pores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɔrz/PORZ
UK British/pɔːz/PAWZ
- PORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pores pronunciation, sound by sound
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- PORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWZ.
What does pores mean?
noun
- plural of pore How to pronounce pore
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pore How to pronounce pore
Words that rhyme with pores
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Questions about saying pores
How do you pronounce pores?
Say PORZ. The American pronunciation is /pɔrz/. In British English it is /pɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pores?
Pores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PORZ.
Is pores 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 /pɔːz/ (PAWZ).