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cornhusking

/ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
corn-husk-ing
IPA
/ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/
21
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The removal of the husk from corn (maize).

Example Sentences

Etymology

From cornhusk + -ing or corn + husking.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/
  • British English: /ˈkɔːnˌhʌskɪŋ/

Inflected Forms

cornhuskings (plural)

Phrases

corn oil husking bee

Frequently Paired Words

corncob cornfield cornflour cornhusk cornhusker cornmeal corn oil cornshucker

Synonyms

cornshucking husking bee

Questions

How do you pronounce cornhusking?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɔɹnˌhʌskɪŋ/.
What does cornhusking mean?
The removal of the husk from corn (maize).
Where does cornhusking come from?
From cornhusk + -ing or corn + husking.

How to pronounce cornhusking

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