oar
PronouncedORE
nounA long pole with a flat blade at the end, used to push a boat through the water.
nounA person who rows a boat.
nounA body part that looks like an oar and helps some sea animals swim.
Syllables
1 syllable
Letters
Related words (same phonics pattern)
Phonics breakdown
Phonics Rule: OAR says “or”
Sound“or”·/ɔːr/
OAR makes the “or” sound, like in 'oar', 'board', and 'roar'.
OAR is an r-controlled team saying “or” (the 'or' sound): oar, board, roar, soar, coarse.
Tip
Row the oar — oar, board, roar!
Examples
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