How to pronounce corpus
Say it like KOR-pus. Corpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corpus 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corpus
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-pus.
What does corpus mean?
- capital as contrasted with the income derived from it
- a collection of writings“he edited the Hemingway corpus”
- the main part of an organ or other bodily structure
Where does corpus come from?
Borrowed from Latin corpus (“body”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with corpus
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Questions about saying corpus
How do you pronounce corpus?
Say KOR-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrpəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corpus?
Corpus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · pus.
Is corpus 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 /ˈkɔːpəs/ (KAW-pus).