How to pronounce corny
Say it like KOR-nee. Corny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corny
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nee.
What does corny mean?
- Boring and unoriginal.“The duct tape and wire was a pretty corny solution.”
- Hackneyed or excessively sentimental.“The movie was okay, but the love scene was really corny.”
- Uncool, stupid, lame.
- Having or pertaining to corns (a type of callus).
Where does corny come from?
From Middle English corny, equivalent to corn (“a type of cereal or grain”) + -y.
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Words that rhyme with corny
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Questions about saying corny
How do you pronounce corny?
Say KOR-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrni/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corny?
Corny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nee.
Is corny 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 /ˈkɔːni/ (KAW-nee).