How to pronounce kore
Say it like KOH-ray. Kore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- ray
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- rayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of kore
American and British speakers say kore in essentially the same way: /ˈkoʊreɪ/ in the US and /ˈkɔːreɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-ray.
What does kore mean?
- An Ancient Greek statue of a woman, portrayed standing, usually clothed, painted in bright colors and having an elaborate hairstyle.
Questions about saying kore
How do you pronounce kore?
Say KOH-ray. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊreɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kore?
Kore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · ray.
Do Americans and Brits say kore the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkoʊreɪ/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːreɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.