How to pronounce cornstalks
Say it like KORN-stawks. Cornstalks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- stawks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornstalks 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.
- stawksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cornstalks
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-stawks.
What does cornstalks mean?
- plural of cornstalk How to pronounce cornstalk
Questions about saying cornstalks
How do you pronounce cornstalks?
Say KORN-stawks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌstɔks/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌstɔːks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornstalks?
Cornstalks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · stawks.
Is cornstalks 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 /ˈkɔːnˌstɔːks/ (KAWN-stawks).