How to Pronounce Motor

To pronounce "motor", say MOT-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈməʊtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈməʊtə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “motor”

"motor" has 2 syllables: mot-or. It rhymes with promoter and boater, if that helps it stick.

What does motor mean?

noun

  1. A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.
  2. A motor car, or automobile.

    “Nice motor!”

verb

  1. To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.

    “On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth.”

  2. To move at a brisk pace.

    “Sales were slow at first, but now things are really motoring.”

adjective

  1. Relating to the ability to move

    “She has excellent motor skills.”

  2. Relating to motor cars

    “Motor insurance is expensive for youngsters.”

Synonyms

enginekicker

Words that rhyme with motor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

promoterboaterrotorbloatertotearfloaterlocomotortoternoterdoteroatervoter

Related words

centrifugalefferentmotivecausativedrivemainspringpowereddynamo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "motor"?▾

"Motor" has 2 syllables: mot · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "motor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "motor" is /ˈməʊtə/.

What does "motor" mean?▾

Motor: A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

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