How to pronounce Cornwallis
Say it like korn-WAW-lus. Cornwallis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAW).
- korn
- WAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornwallis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cornwallis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kawn-WAW-lus.
What does Cornwallis mean?
- A neighbourhood of the City of Hawkesbury, New South Wales, Australia.
- A coastal settlement west of Auckland, Auckland region, New Zealand.
- An unincorporated community in Ritchie County, West Virginia, United States.
Where does Cornwallis come from?
As with Cornwall, ultimately from Old English Cornwēalas (“Cornwall, inhabitants of Cornwall”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- charles cornwallis
- first marquess cornwallis
Words that rhyme with Cornwallis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Cornwallis.
Questions about saying Cornwallis
How do you pronounce Cornwallis?
Say korn-WAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /kɔrnˈwɔləs/. In British English it is /kɔːnˈwɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cornwallis?
Cornwallis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAW). Broken into parts: korn · WAW · lus.
Is Cornwallis 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 /kɔːnˈwɔːləs/ (kawn-WAW-lus).