How to Pronounce Corncrake

To pronounce "corncrake", say CORNCR-ak-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈkɔːnkreɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “corncrake

"corncrake" has 3 syllables: corncr-ak-e.

What does corncrake mean?

noun

  1. A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

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How many syllables are in "corncrake"?

"Corncrake" has 3 syllables: corncr · ak · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "corncrake"?

The IPA transcription of "corncrake" is /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/.

What does "corncrake" mean?

Corncrake: A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter.

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