How to Pronounce "whore"
word
/ˈhɔɹ/
hor
/hˈɔː/
haw
Definition
A whore is a very offensive word for a prostitute, a person who has sex for money. It is also used as a strong insult for someone seen as having no moral standards or as doing anything for money, attention, or advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɔɹ/
British English
/hˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hor
UK
haw
Listen in Context
The novel describes a poor woman whom the town called a whore.
Do not call her a whore.
That word, whore, is very offensive.
He got fired after calling a coworker a whore in a message.