How to pronounce corb
Say it like KORB. Corb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORB
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corb pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of corb
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWB.
What does corb mean?
- A brown meager (Sciaena umbra)
Where does corb come from?
From Latin corbis (“basket”).
Words that rhyme with corb
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corb.
Questions about saying corb
How do you pronounce corb?
Say KORB. The American pronunciation is /kɔrb/. In British English it is /kɔːb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corb?
Corb is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORB.
Is corb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɔːb/ (KAWB).