How to Pronounce "shoring"
word
ˈʃɔɹɪŋ
SHOHR-ing
ʃˈɔːɹɪŋ
SHAWR-ing
Definition
The process or materials used to support a structure and prevent it from collapsing, usually during construction or repair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɔɹɪŋ
British English
ʃˈɔːɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHOHR-ing
UK
SHAWR-ing
Listen in Context
They used wooden beams for shoring the wall during repairs.
Proper shoring is important for worker safety on construction sites.
Engineers checked the shoring before the excavation started.
Without enough shoring, that old building could easily collapse.