How to Pronounce Spore

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/spɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spore”

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

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

What does spore mean?

noun

  1. A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.
  2. A thick resistant particle produced by a bacterium or protist to survive in harsh or unfavorable conditions.

verb

  1. To produce spores.

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Words that rhyme with spore

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implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spore"?▾

"Spore" has 2 syllables: spor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spore" is /spɔː/.

What does "spore" mean?▾

Spore: A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.

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