How do you pronounce "cornerstone"?

In American English: /ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/ (KAWRN-ur-stohn). In British English: /kˈɔːnəstˌəʊn/ (K-awn-uhst). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/ (KAWRN-ur-stohn). In Australian English: /kˈɔːnəstˌəʊn/ (K-awn-uhst).

Is "cornerstone" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/ (KAWRN-ur-stohn), while in British English it's /kˈɔːnəstˌəʊn/ (K-awn-uhst).

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/ˈkɔrnɝˌstoʊn/

KAWRN-ur-stohn

Syllable Breakdown

kɔrncor·ɝner·stoʊnstone

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