How to pronounce cordovan
Say it like KOR-duh-vun. Cordovan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- duh
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordovan 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cordovan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-duh-vun.
What does cordovan mean?
- Originating in or pertaining to Córdoba.
- A kind of leather from Córdoba, originally of tanned goatskin, later of horsehide.
- A shoe made from such leather.
- Made out of such leather.
- A dark brownish-red color, resembling the leather.
Where does cordovan come from?
From Cordova (“Córdoba, a city in Spain”) + -an.
Questions about saying cordovan
How do you pronounce cordovan?
Say KOR-duh-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdəvən/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdəvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordovan?
Cordovan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · duh · vun.
Is cordovan 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 /ˈkɔːdəvən/ (KAW-duh-vun).