Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-core

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.73 in modern English

Syllables: -core
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Denoting a genre of music, especially one influenced by hardcore music.

suffix

Denoting a genre, movement, subculture, or group.

suffix

Denoting an aesthetic or vibe.

Example Sentences

"gloom + -core → gloomcore"
"metal + -core → metalcore"
"rap + -core → rapcore"
"speed + -core → speedcore"
"maso(chist) + -core → masocore (“a genre of games where survival and winning are intentionally made extremely difficult”)"
"mumble + -core → mumblecore (“an American independent film movement or subgenre, characterised by low-budget production, etc.”)"

Etymology

Back-formation from hardcore (“hardcore punk, a particularly fast and intense form of punk rock”).

Phrases

core ()

Frequently Paired Words

-step -wave

Questions

What does -core mean?: Denoting a genre of music, especially one influenced by hardcore music.
Where does -core come from?: Back-formation from hardcore (“hardcore punk, a particularly fast and intense form of punk rock”).

How to pronounce -core

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