How to pronounce cornicle
Say it like KOR-nih-kul. Cornicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornicle 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.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cornicle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nih-kul.
What does cornicle mean?
- one of a pair of small upright backward-pointing tubes found on the dorsal side of the 5th or 6th abdominal segments of aphids
Where does cornicle come from?
From Latin corniculum, diminutive of cornū.
Questions about saying cornicle
How do you pronounce cornicle?
Say KOR-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornicle?
Cornicle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nih · kul.
Is cornicle 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 /ˈkɔːnɪkəl/ (KAW-nih-kul).