How to pronounce corposant
Say it like KOR-puh-sant. Corposant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- puh
- sant
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corposant 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- santGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of corposant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-puh-zant.
What does corposant mean?
- An electrical discharge accompanied by a corona of ionization in the surrounding atmosphere
Where does corposant come from?
Latin corpus (“body”) + sanctum (“holy”)
Questions about saying corposant
How do you pronounce corposant?
Say KOR-puh-sant. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrpəˌsænt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːpəzænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corposant?
Corposant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · puh · sant.
Is corposant 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 /ˈkɔːpəzænt/ (KAW-puh-zant).