How to pronounce cornucopia
Say it like kor-nuh-KOH-pee-uh. Cornucopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH).
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- kor
- nuh
- KOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornucopia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cornucopia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kaw-nyuh-KOH-pee-uh.
What does cornucopia mean?
- A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.
- A hollow horn- or cone-shaped object, filled with edible or useful things.
- An abundance or plentiful supply.“The store provided a veritable cornucopia of modern gadgets.”
Where does cornucopia come from?
Borrowed from Latin cornūcōpia.
Words that rhyme with cornucopia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cornucopia.
Questions about saying cornucopia
How do you pronounce cornucopia?
Say kor-nuh-KOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrnəˈkoʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːnjəˈkəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornucopia?
Cornucopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOH). Broken into parts: kor · nuh · KOH · pee · uh.
Is cornucopia 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 /ˌkɔːnjəˈkəʊpiə/ (kaw-nyuh-KOH-pee-uh).