How to Pronounce Whore

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/hɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “whore”

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

Sounds exactly like: hoar, hoare, hoerr, horr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does whore mean?

noun

  1. Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.
  2. A person who does, or offers to do, a demeaning or dishonourable activity for money or personal gain; someone who acts in a dishonourable way for personal advantage.

noun

  1. A person who is sexually promiscuous; a slut.
  2. A person who is unscrupulous, especially one who compromises their principles for gain.

verb

  1. To prostitute oneself.
  2. To engage the services of a prostitute.

Synonyms

whoreselloutsex workerpanderturn outpimptoutsell one's bodyturn tricks

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Words that rhyme with whore

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implorecorefurthermoreabhorfrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapportdeplore

Related words

harlotprostitutebawdtrolloptartcocottecyprian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whore"?▾

"Whore" has 2 syllables: whor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "whore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "whore" is /hɔː/.

What does "whore" mean?▾

Whore: Any person (especially a woman) who has sexual intercourse or engages in other sexual activity for payment, especially as a means of livelihood.

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