How to Pronounce “corps”

American (US)

/kɔːr/

British (UK)

/kɔː/

noun — A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

The spelling is misleading. “corps” is one of a short list of English words whose spelling and pronunciation drifted apart and never came back together. Do not try to sound it out letter by letter — listen to it and learn it whole.

What does "corps" mean?

corps (noun): A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.

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

American English: /kɔːr/. British English: /kɔː/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "corps"?

/kɔːr/ in American English, /kɔː/ in British English.

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