How to pronounce corrie
Say it like KOR-ee. Corrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corrie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corrie
American and British speakers say corrie in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔri/ in the US and /ˈkɒri/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOR-ee.
What does corrie mean?
- A bowl-shaped geographical feature formed by glaciation.
Where does corrie come from?
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic coire.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with corrie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corrie.
Questions about saying corrie
How do you pronounce corrie?
Say KOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔri/. In British English it is /ˈkɒri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corrie?
Corrie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say corrie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔri/ and the British form is /ˈkɒri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.