How to pronounce cornichon
Say it like KOR-nih-shawn. Cornichon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrnɪʃɔn/KOR-nih-shawn
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- KOR
- nih
- shawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornichon 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 "aw" in law.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shawnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does cornichon mean?
noun
- A dill-pickled gherkin cucumber.
- A French-style pickled miniature cucumber.
Where does cornichon come from?
Borrowed from French cornichon.
Questions about saying cornichon
How do you pronounce cornichon?
Say KOR-nih-shawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɪʃɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornichon?
Cornichon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nih · shawn.