How to pronounce cornerstone

cornerstone

/ˈkɔːrnərstəʊn/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɔː/as in thought	A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ər/as in bird	Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/əʊ/as in go	Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.

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How do you pronounce cornerstone?

Cornerstone is pronounced /ˈkɔːrnərstəʊn/ in American English.

How many syllables are in cornerstone?

Cornerstone has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in cornerstone?

The first syllable: /ˈkɔːrnərstəʊn/.