pore

How to Split "pore" into Syllables

The word pore is divided into 2 syllables: po·re. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• po — 1st syllable
• re — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of pore:

• IPA: /pɔː(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. By extension any small opening or interstice, especially one of many, or one allowing the passage of a fluid.
2. pore (third-person singular simple present pores, present participle poring, simple past and past participle pored)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English pore, from Old French pore, from Latin porus, from Ancient Greek πόρος (póros, “passage”). Displaced native English sweat hole from Middle English swet hole, which might have been a reformation of Old English swātþȳrel (literally “sweat hole”), which competed with līcþēote (literally “body pipe”). From Middle English poren, pouren, puren (“to gaze intently, look closely”), from Old English *pūrian, from Proto-West Germanic *pūrōn, suggested by O...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down pore into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare pore with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
pore	2	po·re
prier	2	pri-er
pier	2	pi-er
pepper	2	pepp-er
prow	1	prow

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to pore:

pork, porn, Port, porch, porgy, porky, porno, Porto.