How to pronounce coral
Say it like KOR-ul. Coral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coral 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coral
American and British speakers say coral in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrəl/ in the US and /ˈkɒrəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-ul.
What does coral mean?
- a variable color averaging a deep pink
- the hard stony skeleton of a Mediterranean coral that has a delicate red or pink color and is used for jewelry
- unfertilized lobster roe; reddens in cooking; used as garnish or to color sauces
- of a strong pink to yellowish-pink color
Words that rhyme with coral
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coral.
Words that sound like coral
Questions about saying coral
How do you pronounce coral?
Say KOR-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coral?
Coral has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say coral the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrəl/ and the British form is /ˈkɒrəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coral?
Coral sounds the same as choral in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.