How To Pronounce Corpse
corpse
How To Say Corpse Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, corpse is pronounced /kɔːps/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [kʰɔːʴps]. In American English, it is pronounced /kɔːrps/.
Corpse has one syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Corpse has one syllable in British English.
Transcription Tips For Corpse
- Rule 2
No Stress Mark On One Syllable
When transcribing a monosyllabic word in isolation, do not place the stress marker on it, because monosyllabic words are inherently stressed. It is wrong to write /ˈrʌf/.
rough /rʌf/
Here. Corpse /kɔːps/
Questions About Corpse
How do you say corpse phonetically?
Corpse sounds like KAWPS in British English and KORPS in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce corpse in British English?
In British English, corpse is pronounced /kɔːps/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [kʰɔːʴps].
How do you pronounce corpse in American English?
In American English, corpse is pronounced /kɔːrps/.
Do British and American English pronounce corpse the same way?
No. British English has /kɔːps/ and American English has /kɔːrps/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Corpse
Corpse has one syllable. See how corpse divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
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