How to Pronounce Corbel

To pronounce "corbel", say CORB-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

corbel

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɔːbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “corbel”

"corbel" has 2 syllables: corb-el. It rhymes with warble and sorbile, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: korbel — easy to mix up when writing.

What does corbel mean?

noun

  1. A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

verb

  1. To furnish with a corbel or corbels; to support by a corbel; to make in the form of a corbel.

Words that rhyme with corbel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

warblesorbilekorbel

Related words

trusscorbellcorbconsolebellcotecoronabellcotmachicolation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corbel"?▾

"Corbel" has 2 syllables: corb · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "corbel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corbel" is /ˈkɔːbəl/.

What does "corbel" mean?▾

Corbel: A structural member jutting out of a wall to carry a superincumbent weight.

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