How to pronounce spoor
Say it like SPOOR. Spoor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spoor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of spoor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPOOR.
What does spoor mean?
- The track, trail, droppings, or scent of an animal.
- To track (an animal) by following its spoor.
Where does spoor come from?
Akin to Old English and Old Norse spor (whence Danish spor), and German Spur, all from Proto-Germanic *spurą.
Words that rhyme with spoor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spoor.
Questions about saying spoor
How do you pronounce spoor?
Say SPOOR. The American pronunciation is /spʊr/. In British English it is /spʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spoor?
Spoor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPOOR.
Is spoor 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 /spʊə/ (SPOOR).