How to pronounce cornstarch
Say it like KORN-starch. Cornstarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- starch
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornstarch 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.
- starchGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cornstarch
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-stahch.
What does cornstarch mean?
- A very fine starch powder derived from corn (maize) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.
Where does cornstarch come from?
From corn + starch.
Questions about saying cornstarch
How do you pronounce cornstarch?
Say KORN-starch. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnˌstɑrtʃ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornstarch?
Cornstarch has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · starch.
Is cornstarch 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 /ˈkɔːnˌstɑːtʃ/ (KAWN-stahch).