How to Pronounce "corps"
word
/ˈkɔɹ/, /ˈkɔɹz/
kor, korz
/ˈkɔː/, /ˈkɔːz/
kaw, kawz
Definition
A corps is a large unit in an army, or a special group of people trained for a particular purpose. The word is often used in military contexts, but it can also describe organized public service groups.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹ/, /ˈkɔɹz/
British English
/ˈkɔː/, /ˈkɔːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kor, korz
UK
kaw, kawz
Listen in Context
He joined the medical corps after college.
The corps moved to the north during the war.
She wants to serve in the Peace Corps next year.
Her grandfather was in the Marine Corps, so military stories were a big part of family dinners.