How to Pronounce Cormorant

To pronounce "cormorant", say CORM-or-ant — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːməɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɔːməɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cormorant”

"cormorant" has 3 syllables: corm-or-ant.

What does cormorant mean?

noun

  1. Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae, especially the great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.
  2. A voracious eater.

adjective

  1. Ravenous, greedy.

Synonyms

glutton

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cormorant"?▾

"Cormorant" has 3 syllables: corm · or · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "cormorant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cormorant" is /ˈkɔːməɹənt/.

What does "cormorant" mean?▾

Cormorant: Any of various medium-large black seabirds of the family Phalacrocoracidae, especially the great cormorant, Phalacrocorax carbo.

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