How to pronounce cornish
Say it like KOR-nish. Cornish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrnɪʃ/KOR-nish
UK British/ˈkɔːnɪʃ/KAW-nish
- KOR
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornish 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.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cornish
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nish.
What does cornish mean?
noun
- One of several decorative rings around the barrel of a cannon; the next ring from the muzzle backwards.
- Alternative form of cornice.
- cornlike; resembling corn
Questions about saying cornish
How do you pronounce cornish?
Say KOR-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornish?
Cornish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nish.
Is cornish 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 /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ (KAW-nish).