How to Pronounce Pores

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɔɹz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pores”

"pores" has 2 syllables: por-es. It rhymes with corps and drawers, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: pours, poors — easy to mix up when writing.

What does pores 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.

verb

  1. To study meticulously; to go over again and again.
  2. To meditate or reflect in a steady way.

Words that rhyme with pores

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspours

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pores"?▾

"Pores" has 2 syllables: por · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "pores"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pores" is /pɔɹz/.

What does "pores" mean?▾

Pores: A tiny opening in the skin.

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