How to pronounce coriander
Say it like KOR-ee-an-der. Coriander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ee
- an
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coriander 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coriander
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kor-ee-AN-duh.
What does coriander mean?
- The annual herb Coriandrum sativum, used in many cuisines.
- The dried fruits thereof, used as a spice.
Where does coriander come from?
Beekes supposes that cluster -dn- implies a Pre-Greek word, and hypothesizes that *koriaⁿdro- may have dissimilated to *koriaⁿdno-.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying coriander
How do you pronounce coriander?
Say KOR-ee-an-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔriˌændɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒriˈændə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coriander?
Coriander has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ee · an · der.
Is coriander pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌkɒriˈændə/ (kor-ee-AN-duh).