How to pronounce core
Say it like KOR. Core is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/kɔr/KOR
UK British/kɔː/KAW
- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Core 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 core
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW.
What does core mean?
noun
- a small group of indispensable persons or things“five periodicals make up the core of their publishing program”
- the center of an object“the ball has a titanium core”
- the central part of the Earth
- remove the core or center from“core an apple”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with core
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of core.
Words that sound like core
Questions about saying core
How do you pronounce core?
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 core?
Core is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOR.
Is core 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 core?
Core sounds the same as corps in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.