How to Pronounce "cornwallis"

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Cornwallis refers to Charles Cornwallis, a British general and colonial administrator most famous for surrendering to George Washington at Yorktown, ending the American Revolutionary War.

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Many Americans consider Cornwallis's surrender to be the turning point in their fight for independence.

Cornwallis was a British general.

Many people learn about Cornwallis in history class.

Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.