How to pronounce coruscant
Say it like kuh-RUHS-kunt. Coruscant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS).
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- kuh
- RUHS
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coruscant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coruscant
American and British speakers say coruscant in essentially the same way: /kəˈrʌskənt/ in the US and /kəˈrʌskənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-RUHS-kunt.
What does coruscant mean?
- Emitting flashes of light; glittering.
Where does coruscant come from?
From Latin coruscāns (“glittering”), present participle of coruscō.
Questions about saying coruscant
How do you pronounce coruscant?
Say kuh-RUHS-kunt. The American pronunciation is /kəˈrʌskənt/. In British English it is /kəˈrʌskənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coruscant?
Coruscant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHS). Broken into parts: kuh · RUHS · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say coruscant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈrʌskənt/ and the British form is /kəˈrʌskənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.