How to pronounce coronary
Say it like KOR-uh-ner-ee. Coronary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- uh
- ner
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coronary 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coronary
American and British speakers say coronary in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔrəˌnɛri/ in the US and /ˈkɒrənəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-uh-nuh-ree.
What does coronary mean?
- Any of the coronary vessels; a coronary artery or coronary vein.
- A small bone in the foot of a horse.
- Encircling something (like a crown), especially with regard to the arteries or veins of the heart.
Where does coronary come from?
From Latin corōnārius, from corōna (“crown”).
Questions about saying coronary
How do you pronounce coronary?
Say KOR-uh-ner-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrəˌnɛri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrənəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coronary?
Coronary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · ner · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say coronary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔrəˌnɛri/ and the British form is /ˈkɒrənəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.