How to pronounce corvette
Say it like kor-VET. Corvette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET).
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- kor
- VET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corvette 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.
- VETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of corvette
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-VET.
What does corvette mean?
- In a modern navy, a lightly armed and armored blue water warship, smaller than a frigate, capable of transoceanic duty.
- A starship of comparable role
Where does corvette come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French corvette.
Words that rhyme with corvette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corvette.
Questions about saying corvette
How do you pronounce corvette?
Say kor-VET. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈvɛt/. In British English it is /kɔːˈvɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corvette?
Corvette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VET). Broken into parts: kor · VET.
Is corvette 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 /kɔːˈvɛt/ (kaw-VET).