How to Pronounce Tor

To pronounce "tor", say TOR — one syllable, IPA /tɔː(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/tɔː(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tor”

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

Sounds exactly like: tore, torr, torre — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tor mean?

noun

  1. A craggy outcrop of rock on the summit of a hill, created by the erosion and weathering of rock.
  2. (South-West England) A hill with such rock formation.

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Words that rhyme with tor

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implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

cragbftdoorgategatewayseptpndoc

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tor"?▾

"Tor" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tor" is /tɔː(ɹ)/.

What does "tor" mean?▾

Tor: A craggy outcrop of rock on the summit of a hill, created by the erosion and weathering of rock.

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