How to Pronounce Core

To pronounce "core", say COR-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/kɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “core”

"core" has 2 syllables: cor-e. It rhymes with implore and furthermore, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: corps, coar, cohr, cor — easy to mix up when writing.

What does core mean?

noun

  1. The central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.

    “the core of an apple or quince”

  2. The heart or inner part of a physical thing

verb

  1. To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.
  2. To extract a sample with a drill.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with core

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapportdeplore

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "core"?▾

"Core" has 2 syllables: cor · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "core"?▾

The IPA transcription of "core" is /kɔː/.

What does "core" mean?▾

Core: The central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds.

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