How to Pronounce "cornered"
word
/ˈkɔɹnɝd/
KOR-nurd
/kˈɔːnəd/
KAW-nuhd
Definition
Trapped in a position where it is hard to escape or avoid, either physically (with no way out) or in a situation where someone feels forced to act.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹnɝd/
British English
/kˈɔːnəd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-nurd
UK
KAW-nuhd
Listen in Context
The dog felt cornered and barked loudly.
She was cornered by her friends with tough questions.
The mouse became cornered and had nowhere to run.
I felt cornered during the meeting and couldn't find a good answer.