How to pronounce cornflakes
Say it like KORN-flayks. Cornflakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- flayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornflakes 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.
- flayksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of cornflakes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-flayks.
What does cornflakes mean?
- A breakfast cereal made from toasted flakes of maize.
Questions about saying cornflakes
How do you pronounce cornflakes?
Say KORN-flayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnfleɪks/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnfleɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornflakes?
Cornflakes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · flayks.
Is cornflakes 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 /ˈkɔːnfleɪks/ (KAWN-flayks).