How to pronounce corniced
Say it like KOR-nist. Corniced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corniced 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corniced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nist.
What does corniced mean?
Where does corniced come from?
From cornice + -ed.
Questions about saying corniced
How do you pronounce corniced?
Say KOR-nist. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊrnɪst/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corniced?
Corniced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nist.
Is corniced 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 /ˈkɔːnɪst/ (KAW-nist).