How to pronounce corespondent
Say it like kor-uh-SPON-dunt. Corespondent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
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- kor
- uh
- SPON
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corespondent 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does corespondent mean?
- One of two or more persons against whom a lawsuit is made; but especially a person charged with committing adultery with the defendant in a divorce proceeding.
Where does corespondent come from?
From co- + respondent.
Words that rhyme with corespondent
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Words that sound like corespondent
Questions about saying corespondent
How do you pronounce corespondent?
Say kor-uh-SPON-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corespondent?
Corespondent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: kor · uh · SPON · dunt.
What words sound the same as corespondent?
Corespondent sounds the same as correspondent in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.