How to pronounce corby
Say it like KOR-bee. Corby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrbi/KOR-bee
UK British/ˈkɔːbi/KAW-bee
- KOR
- bee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corby 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.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corby
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-bee.
What does corby mean?
noun
- Alternative form of corbie (“type of bird”).
Questions about saying corby
How do you pronounce corby?
Say KOR-bee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrbi/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːbi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corby?
Corby has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · bee.
Is corby 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 /ˈkɔːbi/ (KAW-bee).