How to pronounce cornhusks
Say it like KORN-huhsks. Cornhusks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- huhsks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornhusks 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.
- huhsksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cornhusks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-huhsks.
What does cornhusks mean?
- plural of cornhusk How to pronounce cornhusk
Questions about saying cornhusks
How do you pronounce cornhusks?
Say KORN-huhsks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌhʌsks/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌhʌsks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornhusks?
Cornhusks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · huhsks.
Is cornhusks 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 /ˈkɔːnˌhʌsks/ (KAWN-huhsks).