How to pronounce stoor
Say it like STAW-er. Stoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW).
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US American/ˈstɔɚ/STAW-er
UK British/stɔː/STAW
- STAW
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stoor
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAW.
What does stoor mean?
adjective
- Alternative form of stour.
Questions about saying stoor
How do you pronounce stoor?
Say STAW-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɔɚ/. In British English it is /stɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoor?
Stoor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAW). Broken into parts: STAW · er.
Is stoor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /stɔː/ (STAW).