How to pronounce spore
Say it like SPOR. Spore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/spɔr/SPOR
UK British/spɔː/SPAW
- SPOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of spore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPAW.
What does spore mean?
noun
- A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
- A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.
- To produce spores.
Words that rhyme with spore
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Questions about saying spore
How do you pronounce spore?
Say SPOR. The American pronunciation is /spɔr/. In British English it is /spɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spore?
Spore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPOR.
Is spore 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 /spɔː/ (SPAW).