Como Pronunciar "cornwallis"
word
kɔɹnˈwɔɫəs
korn-WAW-lis
ˌkɔːnˈwɒlɪs
kawn-WOL-is
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
kɔɹnˈwɔɫəs
Inglês Britânico
ˌkɔːnˈwɒlɪs
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
korn-WAW-lis
UK
kawn-WOL-is
Ouça em Contexto
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.