How to pronounce corvee
Say it like kor-VAY. Corvee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY).
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- kor
- VAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corvee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- VAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of corvee
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-vay.
What does corvee mean?
- Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.
- Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.
Where does corvee come from?
From French corvée, from Late Latin conrogāta, derived from Latin conrogāre (“call together by entreaty”).
Words that rhyme with corvee
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Questions about saying corvee
How do you pronounce corvee?
Say kor-VAY. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈveɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːveɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corvee?
Corvee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAY). Broken into parts: kor · VAY.
Is corvee pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɔːveɪ/ (KAW-vay).