How to pronounce corvid
Say it like KOR-vid. Corvid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrvɪd/KOR-vid
UK British/ˈkɔːvɪd/KAW-vid
- KOR
- vid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corvid 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.
- vidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corvid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-vid.
What does corvid mean?
adjective
- Pertaining to or resembling the Corvidae.
- A member of the bird family Corvidae, including crows, ravens, jays, choughs, treepies etc.
Where does corvid come from?
From Corvus + -id.
Questions about saying corvid
How do you pronounce corvid?
Say KOR-vid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrvɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːvɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corvid?
Corvid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · vid.
Is corvid 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 /ˈkɔːvɪd/ (KAW-vid).