How to pronounce cordeliere
Say it like kor-duh-LYAIR. Cordeliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR).
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- kor
- duh
- LYAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordeliere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cordeliere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-duh-LYAIR.
What does cordeliere mean?
- A decorative cord, especially that surrounding a blazon used to display a widow's coat of arms.
Where does cordeliere come from?
From French cordelière.
Words that rhyme with cordeliere
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cordeliere.
Questions about saying cordeliere
How do you pronounce cordeliere?
Say kor-duh-LYAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊrdəˈljɛr/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːdəˈljɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordeliere?
Cordeliere has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYAIR). Broken into parts: kor · duh · LYAIR.
Is cordeliere 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 /ˌkɔːdəˈljɛə/ (kaw-duh-LYAIR).