How to pronounce cordials
Say it like KOR-julz. Cordials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrdʒəlz/KOR-julz
UK British/ˈkɔːdʒəlz/KAW-julz
- KOR
- julz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordials 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.
- julzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordials
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-julz.
What does cordials mean?
noun
- plural of cordial How to pronounce cordial
Questions about saying cordials
How do you pronounce cordials?
Say KOR-julz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdʒəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdʒəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordials?
Cordials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · julz.
Is cordials 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 /ˈkɔːdʒəlz/ (KAW-julz).