How to pronounce corpulency
Say it like KOR-pyuu-lun-see. Corpulency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- pyuu
- lun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpulency 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.
- pyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corpulency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-pyuu-lun-see.
What does corpulency mean?
- Alternative form of corpulence.
Where does corpulency come from?
From corpulence + -y or corpulent + -cy.
Questions about saying corpulency
How do you pronounce corpulency?
Say KOR-pyuu-lun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrpjʊlənsi/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːpjʊlənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpulency?
Corpulency has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · pyuu · lun · see.
Is corpulency 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 /ˈkɔːpjʊlənsi/ (KAW-pyuu-lun-see).