How to pronounce corpulent
Say it like KOR-pyuh-lint. Corpulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- pyuh
- lint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpulent 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 "o" in go.
- pyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corpulent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-pyuh-lunt.
What does corpulent mean?
- Large in body; fat; overweight.“corpulent person”
Where does corpulent come from?
From Middle English corpulent, from Old French corpulent, from Latin corpulentus.
Questions about saying corpulent
How do you pronounce corpulent?
Say KOR-pyuh-lint. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊrpjəlɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːpjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpulent?
Corpulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · pyuh · lint.
Is corpulent 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 /ˈkɔːpjələnt/ (KAW-pyuh-lunt).