How to Pronounce Corpus

To pronounce "corpus", say CORP-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔːpəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɔːpəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “corpus”

"corpus" has 2 syllables: corp-us. It rhymes with porpoise and porpus, if that helps it stick.

What does corpus mean?

noun

  1. A collection of writings, often on a specific topic, of a specific genre, from a specific demographic or a particular author, etc.
  2. (specifically) Such a collection in form of an electronic database used for linguistic analyses.

Synonyms

aggregationcollectioncompilationdigital corpustext corpus

Words that rhyme with corpus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

porpoiseporpus

Related words

principalcompendiumschedulinggroupingjointcollectiontogetherbase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corpus"?▾

"Corpus" has 2 syllables: corp · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "corpus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corpus" is /ˈkɔːpəs/.

What does "corpus" mean?▾

Corpus: A collection of writings, often on a specific topic, of a specific genre, from a specific demographic or a particular author, etc.

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