How to pronounce corncrib
Say it like KORN-krib. Corncrib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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US American/ˈkɔrnˌkrɪb/KORN-krib
UK British/ˈkɔːnˌkrɪb/KAWN-krib
- KORN
- krib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corncrib 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.
- kribGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corncrib
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-krib.
What does corncrib mean?
noun
- Alternative form of corn crib.
Questions about saying corncrib
How do you pronounce corncrib?
Say KORN-krib. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌkrɪb/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌkrɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corncrib?
Corncrib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · krib.
Is corncrib 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 /ˈkɔːnˌkrɪb/ (KAWN-krib).