Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cornhusk

/kˈɔɹnhˌʌsk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: corn-husk
IPA: /kˈɔɹnhˌʌsk/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The husk of an ear of corn (maize).

Example Sentences

"Holonym: ear"

Etymology

From corn + husk.

Inflected Forms

cornhusks (plural)

Derived Forms

cornhusker cornhusking

Phrases

corn oil

Frequently Paired Words

cornfield cornflour cornmeal corn oil cornstalk corncob kernel

Questions

How do you pronounce cornhusk?: The recorded pronunciation is /kˈɔɹnhˌʌsk/.
What does cornhusk mean?: The husk of an ear of corn (maize).
Where does cornhusk come from?: From corn + husk.

How to pronounce cornhusk

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