How to Pronounce Borer

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbɔːɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “borer”

"borer" has 2 syllables: bor-er. It rhymes with horror and restorer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: bohrer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does borer mean?

noun

  1. A tedious person.
  2. A person who bores, who drills.

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Words that rhyme with borer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

horrorrestorerrhorerbohrerdorerexplorer

Related words

woodborergemcornstalktwigpeachtreebananapeach

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "borer"?▾

"Borer" has 2 syllables: bor · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "borer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "borer" is /ˈbɔːɹə/.

What does "borer" mean?▾

Borer: A tedious person.

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