How to Pronounce Hoar

To pronounce "hoar", say HOAR — one syllable, IPA /hɔː/. 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

/hɔː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hoar”

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

Sounds exactly like: whore, hoare, hoerr, horr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hoar mean?

noun

  1. A white or greyish-white colour.
  2. Hoariness; antiquity.

verb

  1. To become mouldy or musty.

adjective

  1. Of a white or greyish-white colour.
  2. Hoarily bearded.

Synonyms

agednessancientnessoldhood

Words that rhyme with hoar

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

hoarywhite-hairedgrey-hairedgray-headedgray-hairedgrey-headedgraygrey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hoar"?▾

"Hoar" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hoar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hoar" is /hɔː/.

What does "hoar" mean?▾

Hoar: A white or greyish-white colour.

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