How to pronounce cordon
Say it like KOR-dun. Cordon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
- KOR
- dun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordon 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.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dun.
What does cordon mean?
- A line of people or things placed around an area to enclose or protect it.
- The arc of fielders on the off side, behind the batsman: the slips and gully.
- A woody plant, such as a fruit tree, pruned and trained to grow as a single stem on a support.
- Synonym of cordon off.
Where does cordon come from?
From Middle English cordon, from Middle French cordon, from Old French cordon, diminutive of corde.
Words that rhyme with cordon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cordon.
Questions about saying cordon
How do you pronounce cordon?
Say KOR-dun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdən/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordon?
Cordon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · dun.
Is cordon 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 /ˈkɔːdən/ (KAW-dun).