How to Pronounce Gores

To pronounce "gores", say GOR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

GOR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “gores”

"gores" has 2 syllables: gor-es. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

What does gores mean?

verb

  1. (of an animal) To pierce with the horn.

    “The bull gored the matador.”

  2. To pierce with anything pointed, such as a spear.

noun

  1. A triangular piece of land where roads meet.
  2. A small piece of land left unincorporated due to competing surveys or a surveying error.

verb

  1. To cut in a triangular form.
  2. To provide with a gore.

    “to gore an apron”

Words that rhyme with gores

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspours

Related words

bloodbloodshedimpaleshemsgoringsflouncessewingsbodice

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gores"?▾

"Gores" has 2 syllables: gor · es.

What does "gores" mean?▾

Gores: (of an animal) To pierce with the horn.

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