How to pronounce xor
Say it like ek-SOR. Xor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce xor. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ek
- SOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of xor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ek-SAW.
What does xor mean?
- The logic function exclusive OR (as opposed to inclusive OR), whose output is true only when exactly one of its inputs is true.
- Or (but not both).
Words that rhyme with xor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xor.
Questions about saying xor
How do you pronounce xor?
Say ek-SOR. The American pronunciation is /ɛkˈsoʊr/. In British English it is /ɛkˈsɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xor?
Xor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOR). Broken into parts: ek · SOR.
Is xor 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 /ɛkˈsɔː/ (ek-SAW).