How to pronounce cornhusking
Say it like KORN-huhs-king. Cornhusking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- huhs
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornhusking 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.
- huhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cornhusking
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-huhs-king.
What does cornhusking mean?
- The removal of the husk from corn (maize).
Where does cornhusking come from?
From cornhusk + -ing or corn + husking.
Questions about saying cornhusking
How do you pronounce cornhusking?
Say KORN-huhs-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌhʌskɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌhʌskɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornhusking?
Cornhusking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · huhs · king.
Is cornhusking 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 /ˈkɔːnˌhʌskɪŋ/ (KAWN-huhs-king).