How to pronounce "snore"

snore

Sports & Recreation
American
/snɔr/

Syllable Breakdown

snore

How natives say snore

British
/snɔː/

Syllable Breakdown

snore

How natives say snore

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound by placing the tongue near the top front teeth.

  • Combine with the 'n' sound by touching the tip of the tongue to the ridge behind the upper front teeth.

  • Finish with the 'or' sound, rounding your lips slightly and producing a long vowel sound.

Common Mistakes

  • snor (omitting the final vowel sound)

  • suh-nor (inserting an extra vowel sound)

  • s-nore (separating the initial consonant cluster)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • same as American

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

How do I avoid a short 'o' sound?

Ensure your lips are rounded for a longer 'or' sound.

Should I separate 's' and 'n' sounds?

No, blend them smoothly without a break.

Why does 'snore' only have one syllable?

The 'sn' cluster and the long 'or' sound make it one syllable.

Definition

snore

Make a loud breathing noise while sleeping.

Word Family

snoring

/ˈsnɔːrɪŋ/

noun

The act of making a snore

Example: His snoring kept me awake.

snorer

/ˈsnɔːrər/

noun

A person who snores

Example: He is a loud snorer.

snored

/snɔrd/

verb

[Past tense] Made a loud breathing noise while sleeping

Example: He snored all night.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Snore has one syllable, 'snoring' has two.

Snore ends with a long sound, 'snorer' has an 'r' sound at the end.

Snore and 'snored' differ in the final 'd' sound.

Pro Tips

Practice with Minimal Pairs

Practice with words like 'store' to differentiate vowel sounds.

Record Yourself

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