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