How to pronounce cornfield
Say it like KORN-feeld. Cornfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornfield pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- feeldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cornfield
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-feeld.
What does cornfield mean?
- A field of corn: maize, wheat, or other cereal crop.
- A field of corn (maize).
Where does cornfield come from?
From corn + field.
Questions about saying cornfield
How do you pronounce cornfield?
Say KORN-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌfild/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnfiːld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornfield?
Cornfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · feeld.
Is cornfield 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 /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ (KAWN-feeld).