How to pronounce noncore
Say it like non-KOR. Noncore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- non
- KOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Noncore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonGive 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 noncore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-KAW.
What does noncore mean?
- Not core.“The company will have to sell its noncore assets.”
Where does noncore come from?
From non- + core.
Words that rhyme with noncore
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of noncore.
Questions about saying noncore
How do you pronounce noncore?
Say non-KOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɑnˈkɔr/. In British English it is /ˌnɒnˈkɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in noncore?
Noncore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: non · KOR.
Is noncore 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 /ˌnɒnˈkɔː/ (non-KAW).