How to pronounce thor
Say it like THOR. Thor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/θɔr/THOR
UK British/θɔː/THAW
- THOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of thor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAW.
What does thor mean?
adverb
- there
- they're (they are)
- their
Words that rhyme with thor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thor.
Questions about saying thor
How do you pronounce thor?
Say THOR. The American pronunciation is /θɔr/. In British English it is /θɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thor?
Thor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THOR.
Is thor 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 /θɔː/ (THAW).