How to pronounce corncrake
Say it like KORN-krayk. Corncrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- krayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corncrake 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.
- kraykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of corncrake
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-krayk.
What does corncrake mean?
- A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.
Where does corncrake come from?
From corn + crake.
Questions about saying corncrake
How do you pronounce corncrake?
Say KORN-krayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corncrake?
Corncrake has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · krayk.
Is corncrake 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 /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ (KAWN-krayk).