How Many Syllables Are in Cornish

The word Cornish has three syllables: cor-nish.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Cornish

relating to Cornwall, a county in southwestern England

How should Cornish divide into syllables

There are two syllables in 'Cornish'. The first syllable 'Cor' has a vowel 'o' and a consonant 'r'. The second syllable 'nish' has two vowels 'i' and 'a' and two consonants 'n' and 'sh'.

Part of Speech - Cornish

I love Cornish pasties, which are a traditional food from Cornwall.

Sentences with Cornish

• My grandparents live in a small Cornish village near the coast.
• The Cornish language is one of the Celtic languages.
• Cornish hens are small chickens that are often roasted.
• Cornish pasties are a type of savory pastry that originated in Cornwall.
• Cornish mining was an important industry in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Cornish wrestling is a traditional sport that involves throwing and grappling.
• I love the taste of Cornish crab.
• Cornish cream is a type of clotted cream that is often served with scones.
• Cornish folklore is full of stories about fairies and mythical creatures.
• Cornish music is often played on the accordion and the fiddle.

Quotes with Cornish

• 'Cornish air is like champagne.' - John Betjeman
• 'Cornish people are a breed apart.' - Rick Stein
• 'Cornish people are proud of their identity and have a strong sense of community.' - Tim Smit
• 'Cornish tin mining was the backbone of the Cornish economy for centuries.' - Michael Morpurgo
• 'Cornish pasties are a national treasure.' - Yotam Ottolenghi

Number of characters in Cornish

7 ( c, o, r, n, i, s, h )

Unique letters in Cornish

7 ( c, o, r, n, i, s, h )

Cornish Backwards

hsinroc

How to Pronounce Cornish

IPA (International): ˈkɔ:rnɪʃ

ARA (American): ˈkɔrnɪʃ

EPA (English): ˈkɔ:rnɪʃ

KAO-RNIH-SH