How Do You Spell KOR?

Pronunciation: [kˈɔː] (IPA)

The word "kor" can be spelled with only three letters, but its pronunciation is a bit tricky. In IPA phonetic transcription, "kor" is written as /kɔːr/. The symbol "ɔː" represents the vowel sound in words like "saw", while the "r" is pronounced in a slightly retroflexed manner with the tongue slightly curled back towards the palate. The spelling of "kor" may not seem intuitive, but proper phonetic transcription allows for accurate representation of the sounds in language.

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Etymology of KOR

The word "kor" has multiple origins and meanings in different languages, so its exact etymology may vary depending on context. Here are a few possibilities:

1. In the Indonesian language, "kor" means "choir" or "chorus". It is derived from the Dutch word "koor", which has the same meaning. Dutch was the colonial language of Indonesia during the Dutch East Indies period.

2. In Korean, "kor" (코르) is an abbreviation for "Korea" (한국 / 韓國). However, it is important to note that "kor" is not used as an official abbreviation or widely recognized term for Korea in most contexts. The commonly used term for Korea is "Hanguk" (한국 / 韓國) in Korean.

3. In mythology and fantasy literature, particularly in J.R.R.

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Plural form of KOR is KORS

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