How to pronounce Corinthian
Say it like kuh-RIN-thee-un. Corinthian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN).
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- kuh
- RIN
- thee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corinthian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Corinthian
American and British speakers say Corinthian in essentially the same way: /kəˈrɪnθiən/ in the US and /kəˈrɪnθiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RIN-thee-un.
What does Corinthian mean?
- An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.
- An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia.
- An accomplished amateur athlete.
- Of or relating to Corinth.
- Of the Corinthian order.
- Elaborate, ornate.
Questions about saying Corinthian
How do you pronounce Corinthian?
Say kuh-RIN-thee-un. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrɪnθiən/. In British English it is /kəˈrɪnθiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Corinthian?
Corinthian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIN). Broken into parts: kuh · RIN · thee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Corinthian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrɪnθiən/ and the British form is /kəˈrɪnθiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.