corner

How to Split "corner" into Syllables

The word corner is divided into 2 syllables: corn·er. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• corn — 1st syllable
• er — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of corner:

• IPA: /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/

📖 Definitions

1. The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal.
2. The space in the angle between converging lines or walls which meet in a point.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English corner, from Anglo-Norman cornere (compare Old French cornier, corniere (“corner”)), from Old French corne (“corner, angle”, literally “a horn, projecting point”), from Vulgar Latin *corna (“horn”), from Latin cornua, plural of cornū (“projecting point, end, horn”). The sense of "angle, corner" in Old French is not found in Latin or other Romance languages. It was possibly calqued from Frankish *hurnijā (“corner, angle”), which is similar to, and der...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down corner into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare corner with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
corner	2	corn·er
creamer	2	cream-er
coronary	4	co-ro-na-ry
crooner	2	croon-er
cornrow	1	cornrow

🔗 Related Words

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cor, Cora, cord, core, Cork, corm, corn, Corp.