How to pronounce Cordova
Say it like kor-DOH-vuh. Cordova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- kor
- DOH
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordova 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 "aw" in law.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cordova
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kaw-DOH-vuh.
What does Cordova mean?
- The capital of the province of Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain.
- A province of Andalusia, Spain, around the city.
Where does Cordova come from?
Borrowed from Spanish Córdoba.
Words that rhyme with Cordova
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Questions about saying Cordova
How do you pronounce Cordova?
Say kor-DOH-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrˈdoʊvə/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːˈdəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cordova?
Cordova has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: kor · DOH · vuh.
Is Cordova 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 /ˌkɔːˈdəʊvə/ (kaw-DOH-vuh).