How to pronounce sores
Say it like SORZ. Sores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/sɔrz/SORZ
UK British/sɔːz/SAWZ
- SORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sores pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of sores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SAWZ.
What does sores mean?
noun
- plural of sore How to pronounce sore
Words that rhyme with sores
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Questions about saying sores
How do you pronounce sores?
Say SORZ. The American pronunciation is /sɔrz/. In British English it is /sɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sores?
Sores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SORZ.
Is sores 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 /sɔːz/ (SAWZ).