How to pronounce corpse
Say it like KORPS. Corpse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of corpse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWPS.
What does corpse mean?
- the dead body of a human being“the cadaver was intended for dissection”“the end of the police search was the discovery of a corpse”
Where does corpse come from?
The verb sense derives from the notion of being unable to control laughter while acting as dead body.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying corpse
How do you pronounce corpse?
Say KORPS. The American pronunciation is /kɔrps/. In British English it is /kɔːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpse?
Corpse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORPS.
Is corpse 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 /kɔːps/ (KAWPS).