How to pronounce corkscrew
Say it like KORK-skroo. Corkscrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORK).
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- KORK
- skroo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corkscrew pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- skrooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of corkscrew
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWK-skroo.
What does corkscrew mean?
- An implement for opening bottles that are sealed by a cork. Sometimes specifically such an implement that includes a screw-shaped part, or worm.“I opened the wine with a corkscrew.”
- The screw-shaped worm of a typical corkscrew.
- A type of sharp, twisting punch, often one thrown close and from the side.
- To wind or twist in the manner of a corkscrew; to move with much horizontal and vertical shifting.
- To cause something to twist or move in a spiral path or shape.
- To extract information or consent from someone.
- Having the tightly winding shape of a corkscrew.
Where does corkscrew come from?
From cork + screw.
Questions about saying corkscrew
How do you pronounce corkscrew?
Say KORK-skroo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrkskru/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkskruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corkscrew?
Corkscrew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORK). Broken into parts: KORK · skroo.
Is corkscrew 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 /ˈkɔːkskruː/ (KAWK-skroo).