How to Pronounce Corridor

To pronounce "corridor", say CORR-id-or — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɔɹədɝ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɔɹədɝ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˈɒɹɪdˌɔː/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “corridor”

Break "corridor" into 3 beats and lean on "CORR" — that's the stressed one.

What does corridor mean?

noun

  1. A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.
  2. A restricted tract of land that allows passage between two places.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corridor"?▾

"Corridor" has 3 syllables: corr · id · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "corridor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "corridor" is /ˈkɔɹədɝ/.

What does "corridor" mean?▾

Corridor: A narrow hall or passage with rooms leading off it, as in a building or in a railway carriage.

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