How to pronounce hardcore
Say it like hard-KOR. Hardcore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- hard
- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hardcore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hardcore
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAHD-kaw.
What does hardcore mean?
- intensely loyal“his hard-core supporters”
- extremely explicit“hard-core pornography”
Where does hardcore come from?
From hard + core: hard to the core; 1936 (n.); 1951 (adj.)
Words that rhyme with hardcore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hardcore.
Questions about saying hardcore
How do you pronounce hardcore?
Say hard-KOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑrdˈkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈhɑːdˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hardcore?
Hardcore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: hard · KOR.
Is hardcore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈhɑːdˌkɔː/ (HAHD-kaw).