How to pronounce corkish
Say it like KOR-kish. Corkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrkɪʃ/KOR-kish
UK British/ˈkɔːkɪʃ/KAW-kish
- KOR
- kish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corkish 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.
- kishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corkish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-kish.
What does corkish mean?
adjective
- corklike
Where does corkish come from?
From cork + -ish.
Questions about saying corkish
How do you pronounce corkish?
Say KOR-kish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corkish?
Corkish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · kish.
Is corkish 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 /ˈkɔːkɪʃ/ (KAW-kish).