How to Pronounce "cornwallis"
word
kɔɹnˈwɔɫəs
korn-WAW-lis
ˌkɔːnˈwɒlɪs
kawn-WOL-is
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɔɹnˈwɔɫəs
British English
ˌkɔːnˈwɒlɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
korn-WAW-lis
UK
kawn-WOL-is
Listen in Context
Cornwallis was a British general.
Many people learn about Cornwallis in history class.
Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.
Many Americans consider Cornwallis's surrender to be the turning point in their fight for independence.