How to pronounce corset
Say it like KOR-sut. Corset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- sut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corset 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.
- sutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corset
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-sut.
What does corset mean?
- A woman's foundation garment, reinforced with stays, that supports the waistline, hips and bust.
- To enclose in a corset; to wear a corset.“Mabel dreaded the upcoming ball and the preliminary corseting it would entail.”
- To restrict or confine.“I will not remain corseted by your notions of what is and is not proper!”
Where does corset come from?
From Middle English corset, from Old French corset.
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Questions about saying corset
How do you pronounce corset?
Say KOR-sut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrsət/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːsət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corset?
Corset has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · sut.
Is corset 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 /ˈkɔːsət/ (KAW-sut).