How to pronounce snore
Say it like SNOR. Snore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SNOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Snore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SNORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of snore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SNAW.
What does snore mean?
- To breathe during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.
- The act of snoring, and the noise produced.
- An extremely boring person or event.
Where does snore come from?
The change fn → sn in this word is regular, seen also in sneeze, from Middle English fnesen (see sneeze for more).
Words that rhyme with snore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of snore.
Questions about saying snore
How do you pronounce snore?
Say SNOR. The American pronunciation is /snoʊr/. In British English it is /snɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in snore?
Snore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SNOR.
Is snore 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 /snɔː/ (SNAW).