How to pronounce corymb
Say it like KOR-imb. Corymb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɑrɪmb/KOR-imb
UK British/ˈkɒrɪmb/KOR-imb
- KOR
- imb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corymb 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 "ah" in father.
- imbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of corymb
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOR-imb.
What does corymb mean?
noun
- A cluster of flowers with a flat or convex top.
Questions about saying corymb
How do you pronounce corymb?
Say KOR-imb. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑrɪmb/. In British English it is /ˈkɒrɪmb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corymb?
Corymb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · imb.
Is corymb pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒrɪmb/ (KOR-imb).