How to pronounce soar
Say it like SOR. Soar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of soar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW.
What does soar mean?
- To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
- To mount upward on wings, or as on wings, especially by gliding while employing rising air currents.
- To remain aloft by means of a glider or other unpowered aircraft.
- The act of soaring.
- An upward flight.
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Words that rhyme with soar
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Words that sound like soar
Questions about saying soar
How do you pronounce soar?
Say SOR. The American pronunciation is /sɔr/. In British English it is /sɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soar?
Soar is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOR.
Is soar 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 /sɔː/ (SAW).
What words sound the same as soar?
Soar sounds the same as sore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.