How to pronounce tor
Say it like TOR. Tor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of tor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW.
What does tor mean?
- a prominent rock or pile of rocks on a hill
- a high rocky hill
Words that rhyme with tor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tor.
Words that sound like tor
Questions about saying tor
How do you pronounce tor?
Say TOR. The American pronunciation is /tɔr/. In British English it is /tɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tor?
Tor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOR.
Is tor 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 /tɔː/ (TAW).
What words sound the same as tor?
Tor sounds the same as tore in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.