How to Pronounce Corky

To pronounce "corky", say CORKY — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

CORKY

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💡 Tip for remembering “corky”

"corky" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dorky and gorky, if that helps it stick.

What does corky mean?

adjective

  1. Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork.

    “This wine smells a bit corky; get me another bottle.”

  2. Consisting of, or like, cork; dry; shrivelled.

Synonyms

suberosesuberous

Words that rhyme with corky

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dorkygorkyforkyhorkeyshorkeygorkihorky

Related words

corkedbadgonzalescorkishcorklikefustybotrytizedcorkscrewy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corky"?▾

"Corky" has one syllable.

What does "corky" mean?▾

Corky: Of wine, contaminated by a faulty or tainted cork.

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