How to pronounce corbel
Say it like KOR-bul. Corbel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corbel 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corbel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-bul.
What does corbel mean?
- A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.
- To furnish with a corbel or corbels; to support by a corbel; to make in the form of a corbel.
Where does corbel come from?
From Middle English corbel, from Old French corbel, from Late Latin corbellus, corvellus, diminutive of Latin corvus (“raven”), named for the shape's resemblance to a crow's beak.
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Words that rhyme with corbel
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Questions about saying corbel
How do you pronounce corbel?
Say KOR-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrbəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corbel?
Corbel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · bul.
Is corbel 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 /ˈkɔːbəl/ (KAW-bul).