How to pronounce corridor
Say it like KOR-uh-der. Corridor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- uh
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corridor 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of corridor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOR-ih-daw.
What does corridor mean?
- an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
Where does corridor come from?
Borrowed from French corridor, from Italian corridore (“long passage”) (= corridoio), from correre (“to run”).
Questions about saying corridor
How do you pronounce corridor?
Say KOR-uh-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrədɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrɪdɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corridor?
Corridor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · uh · der.
Is corridor 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 /ˈkɒrɪdɔː/ (KOR-ih-daw).