How to pronounce corners
Say it like KOR-nerz. Corners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrnɚz/KOR-nerz
UK British/ˈkɔːnəz/KAW-nuz
- KOR
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of corners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nuz.
What does corners mean?
noun
- plural of corner How to pronounce corner
- third-person singular simple present indicative of corner How to pronounce corner
Questions about saying corners
How do you pronounce corners?
Say KOR-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corners?
Corners has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nerz.
Is corners 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 /ˈkɔːnəz/ (KAW-nuz).