How to pronounce wor
Say it like WOR. Wor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- WOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of wor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW.
What does wor mean?
- Our.“If ye gannin oot the neet ye betta tell wor Jimmy.”
Where does wor come from?
Likely ultimately a borrowing into Northumbrian Old English from Old Norse várr (“our”) (from the same Proto-Germanic root *unseraz that produced Standard English our).
Words that rhyme with wor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wor.
Words that sound like wor
Questions about saying wor
How do you pronounce wor?
Say WOR. The American pronunciation is /wɔr/. In British English it is /wɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wor?
Wor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WOR.
Is wor 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 /wɔː/ (WAW).
What words sound the same as wor?
Wor sounds the same as war in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.