Phonetic Breakdown of "corn"
Learn how to break down "corn" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/kɔɹn/
/kɔːn/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
K AO1 R N
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
Pronunciation Tips:
- Stress the first syllable
- Pay attention to vowel sounds
- Practice each syllable separately
Spelling Benefits:
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Definition of "corn"
Noun
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The main cereal plant grown for its grain in a given region, such as oats in parts of Scotland and Ireland, and wheat or barley in England and Wales.
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Maize, a grain crop of the species Zea mays.
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A grain or seed, especially of a cereal crop.Example: "He paid her the nominal fee of two corns of barley."
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A small, hard particle.
Verb
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To granulate; to form a substance into grainsExample: "to corn gunpowder"
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To preserve using coarse salt, e.g. corned beef
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To provide with corn (typically maize; or, in Scotland, oats) for feedExample: "Corn the horses."
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To render intoxicatedExample: "ale strong enough to corn one"
Noun
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A type of callus, usually on the feet or hands.Synonyms: clavus
Noun
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Something (e.g. acting, humour, music, or writing) which is deemed old-fashioned or intended to induce emotion.
Noun
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A type of granular snow formed by repeated melting and re-freezing, often in mountain spring conditions.Synonyms: corn snow
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Words That Sound Like "corn"
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