How to pronounce cornbread
Say it like KORN-bred. Cornbread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- bred
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornbread 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.
- bredGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cornbread
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-bred.
What does cornbread mean?
- Bread made from cornmeal.
Questions about saying cornbread
How do you pronounce cornbread?
Say KORN-bred. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌbrɛd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌbrɛd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornbread?
Cornbread has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · bred.
Is cornbread 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 /ˈkɔːnˌbrɛd/ (KAWN-bred).