How to pronounce cornify
Say it like KOR-nih-fy. Cornify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornify 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cornify
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nih-fy.
What does cornify mean?
- To convert or be converted into horn or a similar substance
Where does cornify come from?
From corn + -ify, from Latin cornu (“horn”).
Questions about saying cornify
How do you pronounce cornify?
Say KOR-nih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornify?
Cornify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nih · fy.
Is cornify 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 /ˈkɔːnɪfaɪ/ (KAW-nih-fy).