How to pronounce "corridor"

corridor

Noun
American
/ˈkɔːrəˌdɔːr/

Syllable Breakdown

cor ri dor

How natives say corridor

British
/ˈkɒrɪdɔː/

Syllable Breakdown

cor ri dor

How natives say corridor

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'cor', with an open 'o' sound like 'or'

  • Follow with 'ri', with a soft 'i' sound like 'ih'

  • End with 'dor', with a clear 'd' and a long 'o' sound

Common Mistakes

  • cor-i-dor (missing syllable stress)

  • cuh-ri-dor (wrong vowel sounds)

  • co-ri-dor (short 'o' sound)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'cor', with a short 'o' sound

  • Follow with 'ri', with a lighter 'i' sound

  • End with 'dor', with a long 'o' sound

common mistakes

  • cuhr-i-dor (wrong vowel sounds)

  • cor-rid-er (incorrect final sound)

  • caw-ri-dor (wrong initial vowel sound)

FAQ

Is the stress different in BrE and AmE?

No, stress is on the first syllable in both.

Why does the 'o' sound different in BrE and AmE?

BrE uses a short 'o', while AmE uses an 'aw' sound.

How can I avoid mixing 'corridor' and 'corridor'?

Focus on the vowel sounds specific to the dialect.

Definition

corridor

A long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms.

Word Family

hallway

/ˈhɔːlweɪ/

noun

A passage in a building.

Example: The hallway is long.

connected

/kəˈnɛktɪd/

adjective

Joined together.

Example: The rooms are connected.

passage

/ˈpæsɪdʒ/

noun

A path or course.

Example: A passage leads there.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Corridor vs. hallway

- stress and vowel sounds differ.

Corridor vs. connected

- starts with 'c' sound but stress and length vary.

Corridor vs. passage

- both have different vowel sounds and stress.

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