How to Pronounce Wore

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

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Accent

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/wɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “wore”

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

Sounds exactly like: war, warr, wor, woehr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wore mean?

verb

  1. To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

    “He's wearing some nice pants today.  She wore her medals with pride.  Please wear your seatbelt.  Can you wear makeup and sunscreen at the same time?  He was wearing his lunch after tripping and falling into the buffet.”

  2. To have or carry on one's person habitually, consistently; or, to maintain in a particular fashion or manner.

    “He wears eyeglasses.  She wears her hair in braids.”

verb

  1. To guard; watch; keep watch, especially from entry or invasion.
  2. To defend; protect.

Synonyms

gybe

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Words that rhyme with wore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

tookrelatedconcernedboreinvolvederodedputfocused

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wore"?▾

"Wore" has 2 syllables: wor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "wore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wore" is /wɔː/.

What does "wore" mean?▾

Wore: To carry or have equipped on or about one's body, as an item of clothing, equipment, decoration, etc.

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