Cornwallis

Definition of Cornwallis

Cornwallis was a British general who surrendered at the Battle of Yorktown in 1781, which effectively ended the American Revolution.

How should Cornwallis divide into syllables

There are 3 syllables in the word Cornwallis. The vowels are o, a, and i. The consonants are c, r, n, w, l, l, and s.

Part of Speech - Cornwallis

Cornwallis was a British general who surrendered to George Washington.

Sentences with Cornwallis

• Cornwallis was a British general who surrendered to the American army at the Battle of Yorktown.
• The surrender of Cornwallis marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
• George Washington was the leader of the American army that defeated Cornwallis at Yorktown.
• Cornwallis was known for his bravery and leadership in the British army.
• The defeat of Cornwallis was a turning point in the American Revolution.
• Cornwallis surrendered his sword to George Washington at Yorktown.
• The surrender of Cornwallis inspired the American patriots to continue fighting for their independence.
• Cornwallis was criticized by some for his decision to surrender to the American army.
• The surrender of Cornwallis is considered one of the most significant events in American history.
• Cornwallis is remembered as a key figure in the American Revolution.

Quotes with Cornwallis

Number of characters in Cornwallis

10 ( c, o, r, n, w, a, l, l, i, s )

Unique letters in Cornwallis

9 ( c, o, r, n, w, a, l, i, s )

Cornwallis Backwards

sillawnroc

Phonetic Transcription of Cornwallis

IPA (International): kɔ:ˈrnwɔ:lʌs

ARA (American): kɔˈrnwɔlʌs

EPA (English): kɔ:ˈrnwɔ:lʌs

KAO-RNWAO-LAH-S