How to pronounce corbelled
Say it like KOR-buld. Corbelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- buld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corbelled 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.
- buldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corbelled
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-buld.
What does corbelled mean?
- Having corbels.
Where does corbelled come from?
From corbel + -ed.
Questions about saying corbelled
How do you pronounce corbelled?
Say KOR-buld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrbəld/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːbəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corbelled?
Corbelled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · buld.
Is corbelled 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 /ˈkɔːbəld/ (KAW-buld).