How to pronounce cormorant
Say it like KOR-muh-runt. Cormorant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- muh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cormorant 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cormorant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-muh-runt.
What does cormorant mean?
- Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae which dive into water for fish and other aquatic animals, found throughout the world except for islands in the center of the Pacific Ocean; specifically, the great cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo).
Questions about saying cormorant
How do you pronounce cormorant?
Say KOR-muh-runt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrmərənt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːmərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cormorant?
Cormorant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · muh · runt.
Is cormorant 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 /ˈkɔːmərənt/ (KAW-muh-runt).