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How to pronounce nerdcore

Say it like NURD-kor. Nerdcore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURD).

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US American/ˈnɝdˌkɔr/NURD-kor
UK British/ˈnɜːdˌkɔː/NURD-kaw
  • NURD
  • kor
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nerdcore pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. NURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
  2. korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.

American vs British pronunciation of nerdcore

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: NURD-kaw.

What does nerdcore mean?

noun
  1. An intentionally nerdy style of hip-hop music.
  2. The most dedicated nerds, especially in terms of computer ability.

Where does nerdcore come from?

From nerd + -core.

Questions about saying nerdcore

How do you pronounce nerdcore?

Say NURD-kor. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɝdˌkɔr/. In British English it is /ˈnɜːdˌkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nerdcore?

Nerdcore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NURD). Broken into parts: NURD · kor.

Is nerdcore 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 /ˈnɜːdˌkɔː/ (NURD-kaw).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).