How to Pronounce Corduroy

To pronounce "corduroy", say CORD-ur-oy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

corduroy

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “corduroy”

"corduroy" has 3 syllables: cord-ur-oy. It rhymes with coy and employ, if that helps it stick.

What does corduroy mean?

noun

  1. A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.
  2. Cheap and poor-quality whiskey.

verb

  1. To make (a road) by laying down split logs or tree-trunks over a marsh, swamp etc.

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Words that rhyme with corduroy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

coyemployenjoyalloyjoydestroytoyannoyploytomboydecoydeploy

Related words

cordlogroughunsmoothvelvetwalepileneedlecord

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corduroy"?▾

"Corduroy" has 3 syllables: cord · ur · oy.

What is the IPA transcription of "corduroy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corduroy" is /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/.

What does "corduroy" mean?▾

Corduroy: A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.

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