How to pronounce cornice
Say it like KOR-nis. Cornice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkoʊrnɪs/KOR-nis
UK British/ˈkɔːnɪs/KAW-nis
- KOR
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornice 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 "o" in go.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cornice
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nis.
What does cornice mean?
noun
- A horizontal architectural element of a building, projecting forward from the main walls, originally used as a means of directing rainwater away from the building's walls.
- A decorative element applied at the topmost part of the wall of a room, as with a crown molding.
- A decorative element at the topmost portion of certain pieces of furniture, as with a highboy.
- To furnish or decorate with a cornice.
Questions about saying cornice
How do you pronounce cornice?
Say KOR-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊrnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornice?
Cornice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nis.
Is cornice 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 /ˈkɔːnɪs/ (KAW-nis).