How to pronounce cor
Say it like KOR. Cor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW.
What does cor mean?
- Expression of surprise.
Where does cor come from?
A minced oath or dialectal variant of God.
Words that rhyme with cor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cor.
Words that sound like cor
Questions about saying cor
How do you pronounce cor?
Say KOR. The American pronunciation is /kɔr/. In British English it is /kɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cor?
Cor is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOR.
Is cor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɔː/ (KAW).
What words sound the same as cor?
Cor sounds the same as core, corps in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.