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How to pronounce tore in American English

“tore” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to tore the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“tore” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. tore apart neighborhoods in Oklahoma.

    The Obama White House

  2. just tore itself to pieces.

    Smithsonian Air & Space

  3. So they tore down the market.

    National Archives

Words that sound like “tore”

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