How to Pronounce Cornsilk

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

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Letters

CORNS-ilk

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornsilk”

"cornsilk" has 2 syllables: corns-ilk.

What does cornsilk mean?

noun

  1. The fine soft yellowish threads that are the stigmata of corn flowers, which are later enclosed inside the husk of corn ears next to the kernels on corn cobs.

noun

  1. A very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.

adjective

  1. Of a very light yellow colour, like that of corn silk.

Related words

cornflowercelerywhitecornprimrosesilk

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornsilk"?▾

"Cornsilk" has 2 syllables: corns · ilk.

What does "cornsilk" mean?▾

Cornsilk: The fine soft yellowish threads that are the stigmata of corn flowers, which are later enclosed inside the husk of corn ears next to the kernels on corn cobs.

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