How to Pronounce "hardcore"
word
/ˈhɑɹdˈkɔɹ/
HARD-kor
/hˈɑːdkɔː/
HARD-kaw
Definition
Describes something or someone who is extremely dedicated, intense, or extreme in an activity, belief, or style. It is also used to describe a style of music or media that is very raw or explicit.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑɹdˈkɔɹ/
British English
/hˈɑːdkɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HARD-kor
UK
HARD-kaw
Listen in Context
He is a hardcore gamer who plays all night.
This movie is too hardcore for children.
She is a hardcore fan of that band.
Only the most hardcore hikers reach the mountain’s summit in winter.