How to pronounce cordyceps
Say it like KOR-duh-seps. Cordyceps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- duh
- seps
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cordyceps 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.
- sepsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cordyceps
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-dih-seps.
What does cordyceps mean?
- Any of the fungi of the genus Cordyceps, a genus of endoparasitoid sac fungi.
Questions about saying cordyceps
How do you pronounce cordyceps?
Say KOR-duh-seps. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrdəsɛps/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːdɪsɛps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cordyceps?
Cordyceps has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · duh · seps.
Is cordyceps 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 /ˈkɔːdɪsɛps/ (KAW-dih-seps).