How to pronounce cores
Say it like KORZ. Cores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cores pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cores
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWZ.
What does cores mean?
- plural of core How to pronounce core
- third-person singular simple present indicative of core How to pronounce core
Words that rhyme with cores
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Words that sound like cores
Questions about saying cores
How do you pronounce cores?
Say KORZ. The American pronunciation is /kɔrz/. In British English it is /kɔːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cores?
Cores is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORZ.
Is cores 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 /kɔːz/ (KAWZ).
What words sound the same as cores?
Cores sounds the same as corps in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.