About "corduroy"
How to Split "corduroy" into Syllables
The word corduroy is divided into 3 syllables: cor·du·roy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- cor — 1st syllable
- du — 2nd syllable
- roy — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of corduroy:
- IPA: /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/
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📖 Definitions
- corduroy (countable and uncountable, plural corduroys)
- A heavy fabric, usually made of cotton, with vertical ribs.
📚 Word Origin & History
Origin uncertain. Probably from cord + duroy (“a 17th century coarse fabric made in England”). Probably not from French *corde du roi (“cloth of the king”), which is unattested in French, where the term for the corduroy is velours côtelé. Possibly from cordesoy (“corde de soie”), or "rope of silk or silk-like fabric" in French), named for example in a 1756 advertisement for clothing fabrics; see Wikipedia article, and comparable in language form to the contemporary serg(e)dusoys...
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare corduroy with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| corduroy | 3 | cor·du·roy |
| criteria | 3 | cri-te-ria |
| carter | 2 | cart-er |
| curator | 3 | cu-ra-tor |
| creature | 3 | crea-tu-re |
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