How to Pronounce Pore

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/pɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pore”

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

Sounds exactly like: pour, porr, por — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pore mean?

noun

  1. A tiny opening in the skin.
  2. By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.

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Words that rhyme with pore

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implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pore"?▾

"Pore" has 2 syllables: por · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pore" is /pɔː/.

What does "pore" mean?▾

Pore: A tiny opening in the skin.

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