How to Pronounce Lore

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/lɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lore”

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

Sounds exactly like: laure, laur, loar, loehr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lore mean?

noun

  1. All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

    “the lore of the Ancient Egyptians”

  2. The backstory created around a fictional universe.

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Words that rhyme with lore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorerapportdeplore

Related words

eruditionknowledgelearninghistorylegendwisdomfolktaletradition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lore"?▾

"Lore" has 2 syllables: lor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lore" is /lɔː/.

What does "lore" mean?▾

Lore: All the facts and traditions about a particular subject that have been accumulated over time through education or experience.

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