How to pronounce coracle
Say it like KOR-uh-kul. Coracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrəkəl/KOR-uh-kul
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- KOR
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coracle 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does coracle mean?
noun
- A small circular or oblong boat made of wickerwork and made watertight with hides or pitch, propelled and steered with a single paddle and light enough to be carried on a person's back.
Where does coracle come from?
Of Celtic origin; related to Welsh corwg, Irish curach (“boat”) and Cornish gorhel (“ship”), from Proto-Celtic *kurukos (“boat”).
Words that rhyme with coracle
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Questions about saying coracle
How do you pronounce coracle?
Say KOR-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coracle?
Coracle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · kul.