How to pronounce cornel
Say it like KOR-nul. Cornel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cornel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nul.
What does cornel mean?
- Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
- The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.
Where does cornel come from?
From Middle English corneille, borrowed from Middle French corneille, from Vulgar Latin *cornicula, from Latin cornus (“the European cornel”).
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Questions about saying cornel
How do you pronounce cornel?
Say KOR-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornel?
Cornel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nul.
Is cornel 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 /ˈkɔːnəl/ (KAW-nul).