How to Pronounce Oars

To pronounce "oars", say OARS — one syllable, IPA /ɔːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ɔːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oars”

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

Sounds exactly like: ores — easy to mix up when writing.

What does oars mean?

noun

A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat .
An oarsman; a rower.
“He is a good oar.”

verb

To row; to travel with, or as if with, oars.

Synonyms

paddle

Words that rhyme with oars

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corps drawers scores yours mentors explores chores doors restores bors abhors pours

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oars"?▾

"Oars" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oars"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oars" is /ɔːz/.

What does "oars" mean?▾

Oars: A type of lever used to propel a boat, having a flat blade at one end and a handle at the other, and pivoted in a rowlock atop the gunwale, whereby a rower seated in the boat and pulling the handle can pass the blade through the water by repeated strokes against the water's resistance, thus moving the boat .

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