How to pronounce corbeau
Say it like kor-BOH. Corbeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- kor
- BOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corbeau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of corbeau
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAW-boh.
What does corbeau mean?
- The black vulture, Coragyps atratus.
- A very dark shade of green, almost black.
Where does corbeau come from?
Borrowed from French corbeau m (“raven”).
Words that rhyme with corbeau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corbeau.
Questions about saying corbeau
How do you pronounce corbeau?
Say kor-BOH. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈboʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːbəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corbeau?
Corbeau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: kor · BOH.
Is corbeau pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɔːbəʊ/ (KAW-boh).