How to pronounce corsage
Say it like kor-SAHZH. Corsage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHZH).
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- kor
- SAHZH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corsage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SAHZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of corsage
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-SAHZH.
What does corsage mean?
- A small bouquet of flowers, originally worn attached to the bodice of a woman's dress.
Where does corsage come from?
Borrowed from French corsage.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with corsage
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Questions about saying corsage
How do you pronounce corsage?
Say kor-SAHZH. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈsɑʒ/. In British English it is /kɔːˈsɑːʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corsage?
Corsage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAHZH). Broken into parts: kor · SAHZH.
Is corsage 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 /kɔːˈsɑːʒ/ (kaw-SAHZH).