How to Pronounce Corps

To pronounce "corps", say CORPS — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɔɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈkɔɹ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “corps”

"corps" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with implore and core, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: core, coar, cohrs, cohr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does corps mean?

noun

  1. A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
  2. An organized group of people united by a common purpose.

    “White House press corps”

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Words that rhyme with corps

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

implorecorefurthermoreabhorwhorefrorethereforescoregoresorelorerapport

Related words

corporationbattalionregimentforcessquadarmytroopsmilitary

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corps"?▾

"Corps" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "corps"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corps" is /ˈkɔɹ/.

What does "corps" mean?▾

Corps: A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

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