How to pronounce cortinas
Say it like KOR-tee-nuz. Cortinas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- tee
- nuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cortinas 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cortinas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-tee-nuz.
What does cortinas mean?
- plural of cortina How to pronounce cortina
Questions about saying cortinas
How do you pronounce cortinas?
Say KOR-tee-nuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrtinəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːtinəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cortinas?
Cortinas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · tee · nuz.
Is cortinas 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 /ˈkɔːtinəz/ (KAW-tee-nuz).