How to pronounce corky
Say it like KOR-kee. Corky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrki/KOR-kee
UK British/ˈkɔːki/KAW-kee
- KOR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corky 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corky
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-kee.
What does corky mean?
adjective
- Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork.“This wine smells a bit corky; get me another bottle.”
- Consisting of, or like, cork; dry; shrivelled.
- A deep bruise, usually on the leg or buttock, caused by a blow; a hematoma.
Where does corky come from?
From cork (“stopper”) + -y.
Questions about saying corky
How do you pronounce corky?
Say KOR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrki/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corky?
Corky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · kee.
Is corky 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 /ˈkɔːki/ (KAW-kee).