How to pronounce cormorants
Say it like KOR-muh-runts. Cormorants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- muh
- runts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cormorants 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.
- runtsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cormorants
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-muh-runts.
What does cormorants mean?
- plural of cormorant How to pronounce cormorant
Questions about saying cormorants
How do you pronounce cormorants?
Say KOR-muh-runts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrmərənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːmərənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cormorants?
Cormorants has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · muh · runts.
Is cormorants 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 /ˈkɔːmərənts/ (KAW-muh-runts).