How to pronounce chorus
Say it like KOR-us. Chorus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce chorus. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOR
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of chorus
American and British speakers say chorus in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrəs/ in the US and /ˈkɒrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-us.
What does chorus mean?
- any utterance produced simultaneously by a group“a chorus of boos”
- a group of people assembled to sing together
- the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers
- utter in unison“`yes,' the children chorused”
- sing in a choir
Words that rhyme with chorus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chorus.
Questions about saying chorus
How do you pronounce chorus?
Say KOR-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorus?
Chorus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · us.
Do Americans and Brits say chorus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrəs/ and the British form is /ˈkɒrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.