How to Pronounce Yore

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

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/jɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “yore”

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

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

What does yore mean?

noun

  1. A time long past.

    “This word comes from the days of yore.”

adverb

  1. In time long past; long ago.

Synonyms

foretimeyestertidelong sinceof old

Words that rhyme with yore

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

yesteryearpasteldyoretimeyester-yearyester-morrowyeareyere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "yore"?▾

"Yore" has 2 syllables: yor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "yore"?▾

The IPA transcription of "yore" is /jɔː/.

What does "yore" mean?▾

Yore: A time long past.

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