How to pronounce cornering
Say it like KOR-nuh-ring. Cornering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornering 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cornering
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nuh-ring.
What does cornering mean?
- present participle and gerund of corner How to pronounce corner
- A piece of decorative work forming a corner.
- The act by which somebody is cornered.
Questions about saying cornering
How do you pronounce cornering?
Say KOR-nuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornering?
Cornering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nuh · ring.
Is cornering 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 /ˈkɔːnərɪŋ/ (KAW-nuh-ring).