How to pronounce cornstalk
Say it like KORN-stawk. Cornstalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- stawk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornstalk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stawkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cornstalk
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-stawk.
What does cornstalk mean?
- The tough, fibrous stalk of a corn (maize) plant, often ground for silage after harvest.
- A single specimen of a corn plant once past the seedling stage and which may, at maturity, bear multiple ears of corn.
Where does cornstalk come from?
From corn + stalk.
Questions about saying cornstalk
How do you pronounce cornstalk?
Say KORN-stawk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌstɔk/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌstɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornstalk?
Cornstalk has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · stawk.
Is cornstalk 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 /ˈkɔːnˌstɔːk/ (KAWN-stawk).