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corpo

/ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.17 in modern English

Syllables
cor-po
IPA
/ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person, especially an executive, who works for or serves the interests of a big business or corporation.

Derogatory; Informal

noun

A corporation.

Derogatory; Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Clipping of corporate + -o; or clipping of corporation + -o.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/
  • British English: /ˌkɔːˈpoʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

corpos (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce corpo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/.
What does corpo mean?
A person, especially an executive, who works for or serves the interests of a big business or corporation.
Where does corpo come from?
Clipping of corporate + -o; or clipping of corporation + -o.

How to pronounce corpo

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˌkɔɹˈpoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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