How to pronounce tore
Say it like TOR. Tore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tore 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 tore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAW.
What does tore mean?
- commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
Words that rhyme with tore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tore.
Words that sound like tore
Questions about saying tore
How do you pronounce tore?
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 tore?
Tore is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TOR.
Is tore 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 tore?
Tore sounds the same as tor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.