How to Pronounce Cornflour

To pronounce "cornflour", say CORNFL-our — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cornflour”

"cornflour" has 2 syllables: cornfl-our.

What does cornflour mean?

noun

  1. A very fine starch powder derived from maize (US corn) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

Synonyms

cornstarch

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Related words

cornstarchmixcornflakescornflakefarina

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornflour"?▾

"Cornflour" has 2 syllables: cornfl · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "cornflour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cornflour" is /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/.

What does "cornflour" mean?▾

Cornflour: A very fine starch powder derived from maize (US corn) used in cooking as a thickener, to keep things from sticking, or as an anti-caking agent.

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