How to Pronounce More

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

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈmɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “more”

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

Sounds exactly like: mohr, moore, mor, morr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does more mean?

adverb

  1. To a greater degree or extent.

    “I could no more climb that than fly!”

  2. Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs.

    “You're more beautiful than I ever imagined.”

pronoun

  1. A greater number or quantity (of something).

    “There isn't enough salt in this. You need to add more.”

  2. An extra or additional quantity (of something).

    “There aren't many people here yet, but more should be arriving soon.”

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Words that rhyme with more

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

additionalfurtheraddedmaximumfartheranymorebetterbeyond

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "more"?▾

"More" has 2 syllables: mor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "more"?▾

The IPA transcription of "more" is /ˈmɔː/.

What does "more" mean?▾

More: To a greater degree or extent.

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