How to pronounce cornball
Say it like KORN-bawl. Cornball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- bawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornball pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cornball
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-bawl.
What does cornball mean?
- A ball of popped corn stuck together with soft candy from molasses or sugar.
- An unsophisticated person.
- Something or someone excessively corny.“That movie was a real cornball.”
- Naive, corny.
Where does cornball come from?
From corn + ball.
Questions about saying cornball
How do you pronounce cornball?
Say KORN-bawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnbɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnbɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornball?
Cornball has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · bawl.
Is cornball 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 /ˈkɔːnbɔːl/ (KAWN-bawl).