How to pronounce cornered
Say it like KOR-nerd. Cornered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrnɚd/KOR-nerd
UK British/ˈkɔːnəd/KAW-nud
- KOR
- nerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornered 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.
- nerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cornered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nud.
What does cornered mean?
adjective
- Having corners.
- Of a person or animal, forced into a difficult or inescapable situation.
- simple past and past participle of corner How to pronounce corner
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Questions about saying cornered
How do you pronounce cornered?
Say KOR-nerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornered?
Cornered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nerd.
Is cornered 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 /ˈkɔːnəd/ (KAW-nud).