How to pronounce corten
Say it like KOR-ten. Corten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- ten
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corten 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.
- tenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of corten
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-ten.
What does corten mean?
- Any type of weathering steel, a steel alloy which does not require painting and acquires a stable, rust-like appearance over time
Where does corten come from?
From the trademarked name COR-TEN.
Questions about saying corten
How do you pronounce corten?
Say KOR-ten. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtɛn/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corten?
Corten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · ten.
Is corten 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 /ˈkɔːtɛn/ (KAW-ten).