How to pronounce pork
Say it like PORK. Pork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PORK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pork pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pork
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAWK.
What does pork mean?
- meat from a domestic hog or pig
- a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents
Where does pork come from?
US politics sense is related to pork barrel.
Words that rhyme with pork
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pork.
Questions about saying pork
How do you pronounce pork?
Say PORK. The American pronunciation is /pɔrk/. In British English it is /pɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pork?
Pork is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PORK.
Is pork 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 /pɔːk/ (PAWK).