How to Pronounce Boor

To pronounce "boor", say BOOR — one syllable, IPA /bʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/bʊə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “boor”

"boor" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

What does boor mean?

noun

  1. A peasant.
  2. A Boer, white South African of Dutch or Huguenot descent.

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Words that rhyme with boor

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obscureassureprocuredemurealluresecureendurepureensureimmaturesurereassure

Related words

barbarianchurlpeasanttyketikegothbumpkinlout

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "boor"?▾

"Boor" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "boor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "boor" is /bʊə/.

What does "boor" mean?▾

Boor: A peasant.

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