How to pronounce corncob
Say it like KORN-kob. Corncob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- kob
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corncob 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.
- kobKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of corncob
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KAWN-kob.
What does corncob mean?
- The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.
- A yokel.
- To disintegrate by the blades becoming severed from the axis
Where does corncob come from?
From corn + cob. The Internet slang sense emerged from a 2011 absurdist tweet by Weird Twitter personality dril in which a man furiously denies being owned as he transforms into a corncob.
Questions about saying corncob
How do you pronounce corncob?
Say KORN-kob. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnkɑb/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnkɒb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corncob?
Corncob has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · kob.
Is corncob 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 /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ (KAWN-kob).