How to pronounce "soar"

soar

Sports & Recreation
American
/sɔr/

Syllable Breakdown

soar

How natives say soar

British
/sɔː/

Syllable Breakdown

soar

How natives say soar

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound as in 'see'.

  • Move to the 'or' sound, where your mouth is open and lips are rounded.

  • Hold the 'r' sound at the end softly.

Common Mistakes

  • so-re instead of soar

  • sow-wer instead of soar

  • sou instead of soar

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 's' sound as in 'see'.

  • Move to the 'or' sound, where your mouth is open wider.

  • End with a longer 'or' sound.

common mistakes

  • so-re instead of soar

  • sow-wer instead of soar

  • sou instead of soar

FAQ

How is 'soar' different from 'sore'?

They sound the same but have different meanings.

Do I need to stress the 'r' sound?

Yes, but keep it soft in American English.

Is the 'so' part of 'soar' like in 'so'?

No, it has a more open 'o' sound.

Definition

soar

To fly or rise high in the air.

Word Family

soaring

/ˈsɔrɪŋ/

noun

The act of flying high

Example: Soaring is a thrilling experience.

soared

/sɔrd/

verb

Past tense of soar

Example: The bird soared through the sky.

soars

/sɔrz/

verb

Third person present of soar

Example: The eagle soars above the mountains.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Extra syllable in 'soaring'.

Different vowel sound in 'soared'.

Same sounds but third person ending in 'soars'.

Pro Tips

Vowel Length

Remember, in British English, 'soar' has a longer vowel sound.

Practice with 'r'

Pay attention to the subtle 'r' sound at the end. It's soft in most pronunciations.

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