How to pronounce Cornwall
Say it like KORN-wawl. Cornwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN).
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- KORN
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornwall 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.
- wawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Cornwall
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWN-wawl.
What does Cornwall mean?
- The country of the Cornish, currently having the status of a royal duchy in England belonging to the male heir apparent to the reigning monarch, and consisting at least of the Cornwall County and the Isles of Scilly.
- A town in Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Where does Cornwall come from?
From Middle English Cornwaile, Cornwayle, a modification of Cornwale (after Old French Cornuaille), from Old English Cornwēalas (“Cornwall, inhabitants of Cornwall”), from Proto-Celtic *kornu (“horn”) + Old English wealh (“stranger, foreigner”).
Questions about saying Cornwall
How do you pronounce Cornwall?
Say KORN-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrnwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cornwall?
Cornwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORN). Broken into parts: KORN · wawl.
Is Cornwall 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 /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ (KAWN-wawl).