How to pronounce coroner
Say it like KOR-uh-ner. Coroner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coroner 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of coroner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOR-uh-nuh.
What does coroner mean?
- A public official who presides over an inquest into unnatural deaths, and who may have (or historically had) additional powers such as investigating cases of treasure trove.“The coroner confirmed the cause of death.”
- A medical doctor who performs autopsies and determines time and cause of death from a scientific standpoint.“A report from the coroner was presented in court.”
- The administrative head of a sheading.
Where does coroner come from?
From Middle English coroner, from Old French curuner, from Medieval Latin custōs placitōrum corōnae (“guardian of the crown's pleas”).
Words that rhyme with coroner
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coroner.
Questions about saying coroner
How do you pronounce coroner?
Say KOR-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coroner?
Coroner has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · ner.
Is coroner 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 /ˈkɒrənə/ (KOR-uh-nuh).