How to pronounce Corse
Say it like KORS. Corse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Corse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWS.
What does Corse mean?
- an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
- a region of France on the island of Corsica; birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte
Words that rhyme with Corse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Corse.
Words that sound like Corse
Questions about saying Corse
How do you pronounce Corse?
Say KORS. The American pronunciation is /kɔrs/. In British English it is /kɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Corse?
Corse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORS.
Is Corse 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 /kɔːs/ (KAWS).
What words sound the same as Corse?
Corse sounds the same as coarse, course, 'course in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.