How to Pronounce Corked

To pronounce "corked", say CORK-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /kɔːkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɔːkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “corked”

"corked" has 2 syllables: cork-ed. It rhymes with torqued and forked, if that helps it stick.

What does corked mean?

verb

  1. To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper.
  2. To blacken (as) with a burnt cork

verb

  1. To perform such a maneuver.

adjective

  1. Of a container, especially a bottle, closed with a cork.
  2. Of (a bottle of) wine, tainted by mould/mold in the cork.

    “Waiter, this wine is corked. Could you bring us another bottle?”

Words that rhyme with corked

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

torquedforkeduncorkedorct

Related words

corkysealedbadcorkscrewcaissonedcockledcincturedcoffered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corked"?▾

"Corked" has 2 syllables: cork · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "corked"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corked" is /kɔːkt/.

What does "corked" mean?▾

Corked: To seal or stop up, especially with a cork stopper.

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