How to pronounce cornerback
Say it like KOR-ner-bak. Cornerback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ner
- bak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornerback 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cornerback
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nuh-bak.
What does cornerback mean?
- Any of the defensive players who are in position on each side farthest laterally from the ball and whose principal responsibility is to defend against passes.“The cornerback tipped the ball away from the receiver.”
Where does cornerback come from?
From corner + back.
Questions about saying cornerback
How do you pronounce cornerback?
Say KOR-ner-bak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɚˌbæk/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnəˌbæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornerback?
Cornerback has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ner · bak.
Is cornerback 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 /ˈkɔːnəˌbæk/ (KAW-nuh-bak).