How to Pronounce Sores

To pronounce "sores", say SOR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

SOR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “sores”

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

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

What does sores mean?

noun

  1. An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

    “They put ointment and a bandage on the sore.”

  2. Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty.

noun

  1. A group of ducks on land.

noun

  1. A young hawk or falcon in its first year.
  2. A young buck in its fourth year.

Words that rhyme with sores

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoorsrestoresborsabhorspours

Related words

painfulafflictiveangryhuffyunhealthymadtenderunpleasant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sores"?▾

"Sores" has 2 syllables: sor · es.

What does "sores" mean?▾

Sores: An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.

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