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Old 21-Mar-2008, 12:49
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Hi there,

Americans say the 'corner' and 'coronor' almost the same. Is it true?

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Well, they shouldn't!

Well, maybe they do, like: "cor-e-ner"

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I can see how much alike they must sound. There is a brief little "uh" sound between the "cor" and the "ner." And when we are speaking quickly, sometimes those little bits of sound just about disappear!
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You're right, they sound almost the same. "Coroner" is a little bit longer, but other than that, I could see how someone could find it confusing
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Here's my two cents worth on this one...

Corner has 2 syllables.
Coroner, and note the correct spelling, has 3 syllables.
Either can have various regional pronunciations.

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