How to Pronounce Cornstarch

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

CORNST-arch

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💡 Tip for remembering “cornstarch”

"cornstarch" has 2 syllables: cornst-arch. It rhymes with starch and parch, if that helps it stick.

What does cornstarch mean?

noun

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

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Words that rhyme with cornstarch

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starchparchdemarche

Related words

cornflourpuddingstirmixstarchmaizenathickening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornstarch"?▾

"Cornstarch" has 2 syllables: cornst · arch.

What does "cornstarch" mean?▾

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

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