How to pronounce multicore
Say it like muhl-tee-KOR. Multicore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR).
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- muhl
- tee
- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Multicore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of multicore
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, 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: MUHL-tih-kaw.
What does multicore mean?
- Having two or more cores
- Combining two or more independent cores into a single package composed of a single integrated circuit
Where does multicore come from?
From multi- + core.
Words that rhyme with multicore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of multicore.
Questions about saying multicore
How do you pronounce multicore?
Say muhl-tee-KOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌmʌltiˈkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈmʌltɪˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in multicore?
Multicore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOR). Broken into parts: muhl · tee · KOR.
Is multicore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈmʌltɪˌkɔː/ (MUHL-tih-kaw).