How to Pronounce Gore

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

gore

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying gore, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɡɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gore”

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

Sounds exactly like: goar, gorr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gore mean?

noun

  1. Blood, especially that from a wound when thickened due to exposure to the air.
  2. Murder, bloodshed, violence.

Hear “gore” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with gore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoresorelorerapportdeplore

Related words

bloodbloodshedcoagulatestabgaurmountainsvalleygusset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gore"?▾

"Gore" has 2 syllables: gor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gore" is /ɡɔː/.

What does "gore" mean?▾

Gore: Blood, especially that from a wound when thickened due to exposure to the air.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “gore” in the full dictionary →