How to pronounce corbeil
Say it like KOR-byle. Corbeil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- byle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corbeil 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.
- byleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of corbeil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-byle.
What does corbeil mean?
- A decorative basket for the display of flowers or fruits.
- A basket filled with earth and set up as a protection from the fire of the enemy.
Where does corbeil come from?
From French corbeil, from Latin corbicula, from corbis (“a basket”).
Questions about saying corbeil
How do you pronounce corbeil?
Say KOR-byle. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrˌbaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːˌbaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corbeil?
Corbeil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · byle.
Is corbeil 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 /ˈkɔːˌbaɪl/ (KAW-byle).