English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Ore Pronunciation
Ore is pronounced AWR, IPA /ˈɔr/.
AWR
US /ˈɔr/ · UK /ˈɔː/
Syllables: AWR (1 syllable)
noun: Rock or earth from which metal can be extracted.
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Ore in a Sentence
- The ore is crushed before smelting.
- Iron ore was shipped out from this harbour.
- Low-grade ore is no longer worth mining.
Common Mispronunciations of Ore
Not OH-ruh
That final e is there to lengthen the o rather than to add a beat, so the word stops on the r.
Not UR
Round the lips into the aw of saw, which keeps ore clear of err.
Tip: Ore and oar sound the same, and many speakers add the word or to the set.
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