How to pronounce corf
Say it like KORF. Corf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of corf
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWF.
What does corf mean?
- A large basket, especially as used for coal.
- A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.
- A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.
Where does corf come from?
From Middle English corf, borrowed from Middle Low German korf or Middle Dutch korf, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *korb.
Words that rhyme with corf
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corf.
Questions about saying corf
How do you pronounce corf?
Say KORF. The American pronunciation is /kɔrf/. In British English it is /kɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corf?
Corf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORF.
Is corf 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 /kɔːf/ (KAWF).