How to pronounce cordillera
Say it like kor-duh-LYER-uh. Cordillera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYER).
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- kor
- duh
- LYER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordillera 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.
- LYERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordillera
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-dih-LYAIR-uh.
What does cordillera mean?
- An extensive, continent-wide chain of mountains, especially one in the Americas.
Where does cordillera come from?
From Spanish cordillera, from Old Spanish cordilla, cordiella, diminutive of cuerda (“a rope, string”).
Words that rhyme with cordillera
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Questions about saying cordillera
How do you pronounce cordillera?
Say kor-duh-LYER-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊrdəˈljɛrə/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordillera?
Cordillera has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYER). Broken into parts: kor · duh · LYER · uh.
Is cordillera 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 /ˌkɔːdɪˈljɛərə/ (kaw-dih-LYAIR-uh).