How to Pronounce Bore

To pronounce "bore", say BOR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /bɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/bɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bore”

"bore" has 2 syllables: bor-e. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: boar, boer, baur, bohr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does bore mean?

noun

  1. A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.

    “the bore of a cannon”

  2. The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired, or (by extension) its diameter.

verb

  1. To inspire boredom in somebody.
  2. To make a hole through something.

Antonyms

interest

Words that rhyme with bore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

dullardtireeagreeagercalibrecaliberdrillaegir

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bore"?▾

"Bore" has 2 syllables: bor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bore" is /bɔː/.

What does "bore" mean?▾

Bore: A hole drilled or milled through something, or (by extension) its diameter.

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