How to pronounce corpses
Say it like KORP-suz. Corpses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORP).
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US American/ˈkɔrpsəz/KORP-suz
UK British/ˈkɔːpsəz/KAWP-suz
- KORP
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corpses
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWP-suz.
What does corpses mean?
noun
- plural of corpse How to pronounce corpse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of corpse How to pronounce corpse
Questions about saying corpses
How do you pronounce corpses?
Say KORP-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrpsəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːpsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpses?
Corpses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORP). Broken into parts: KORP · suz.
Is corpses 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 /ˈkɔːpsəz/ (KAWP-suz).