How to Pronounce “corollary”

American (US)

/ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/

British (UK)

/kɒˈɹɒləɹi/

Australian (AU)

/kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/

noun — A gift beyond what is actually due; an addition or superfluity.

Where the stress falls. “corollary” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "corollary" mean?

corollary (noun): A gift beyond what is actually due; an addition or superfluity.

How do you pronounce "corollary" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/. British English: /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "corollary"?

/ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ in American English, /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ in British English, /kɔˈɹoʊˌlɛɹi/ in Australian English.

Which syllable is stressed in "corollary"?

“corollary” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.