How to Pronounce "spore"
word
ˈspɔɹ
SPOR
spˈɔː
SPAWR
Definition
A spore is a very small cell produced by some plants, fungi, or bacteria that can grow into a new organism under the right conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɔɹ
British English
spˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPOR
UK
SPAWR
Listen in Context
Mushrooms grow from spores released in the air.
A spore can survive in harsh environments for a long time.
Some bacteria spread by making spores.
You can't usually see a spore without a microscope.