How to Pronounce "core"
word
/ˈkɔɹ/
kor
/kˈɔː/
kaw
Definition
The core of something is its central, most important, or most basic part. It can be a physical center, like the inside of a fruit, or the essential part of an idea, system, or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹ/
British English
/kˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kor
UK
kaw
Listen in Context
The core of the apple is hard.
Trust is at the core of friendship.
This course teaches the core ideas of math.
At its core, the problem is really about poor communication.