How to Pronounce Cornering

To pronounce "cornering", say CORN-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

CORN-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornering”

"cornering" has 3 syllables: corn-er-ing.

What does cornering mean?

verb

  1. To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

    “The cat had cornered a cricket between the sofa and the television stand.”

  2. To trap in a position of great difficulty or hopeless embarrassment.

    “The reporter cornered the politician by pointing out the hypocrisy of his position on mandatory sentencing, in light of the politician's own actions in court.”

noun

  1. A piece of decorative work forming a corner.
  2. The act by which somebody is cornered.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornering"?▾

"Cornering" has 3 syllables: corn · er · ing.

What does "cornering" mean?▾

Cornering: To drive (someone or something) into a corner or other confined space.

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