how to pronounce sore

/ˈsɔːɹ/

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sore is pronounced in one syllable

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ɔː

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An example use of sore in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… going to stick out like a sore thumb …”

meaning of sore

Sore means painful or aching because of an injury, infection, or another issue.

sore frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word sore occurs in english on average 15.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.