How to pronounce cortege
Say it like KOR-tezh. Cortege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tezh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortege 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.
- tezhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cortege
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kor-TEZH.
What does cortege mean?
- A ceremonial procession, especially for a wedding or funeral or following a monarch.
Where does cortege come from?
Borrowed from French cortège.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying cortege
How do you pronounce cortege?
Say KOR-tezh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɛʒ/. In British English it is /kɔrˈtɛʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortege?
Cortege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tezh.
Is cortege pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kɔrˈtɛʒ/ (kor-TEZH).