How to pronounce sor
Say it like SOR. Sor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sor 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 sor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAW.
What does sor mean?
- A sorority (student organization).
Where does sor come from?
Clipping of sorority, like frat from fraternity.
Words that rhyme with sor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sor.
Words that sound like sor
Questions about saying sor
How do you pronounce sor?
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 sor?
Sor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOR.
Is sor 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 sor?
Sor sounds the same as soar, sore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.