How to Pronounce Corrode

To pronounce "corrode", say CORR-od-e — 3 syllables, IPA /kəˈɹəʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/kəˈɹəʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “corrode

"corrode" has 3 syllables: corr-od-e. It rhymes with goad and abode, if that helps it stick.

What does corrode mean?

verb

  1. To eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.
  2. To consume; to wear away; to prey upon; to impair.

    My morale is being corroded day by day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "corrode"?

"Corrode" has 3 syllables: corr · od · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "corrode"?

The IPA transcription of "corrode" is /kəˈɹəʊd/.

What does "corrode" mean?

Corrode: To eat away bit by bit; to wear away or diminish by gradually separating or destroying small particles of, as by action of a strong acid or a caustic alkali.

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