How to Pronounce Cornel

To pronounce "cornel", say CORN-el — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

CORN-el

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornel”

"cornel" has 2 syllables: corn-el. It rhymes with hornel and warnell, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cornall — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cornel mean?

noun

  1. Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.
  2. The cherry-like fruit of such plants, certain of which are edible.

Synonyms

cornelian cherry

Words that rhyme with cornel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hornelwarnellcornallfornaljornalthornell

Related words

dogwoodcornusdog-cherry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornel"?▾

"Cornel" has 2 syllables: corn · el.

What does "cornel" mean?▾

Cornel: Any tree or shrub of the dogwood subgenera, Cornus subg. Arctocrania (syn. Cornus subg. Chamaepericlymenum) or Cornus subg. Cornus, especially Cornus mas, the European cornel.

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