How to Pronounce "corpse"
word
/ˈkɔɹps/
korps
/kˈɔːps/
kawps
Definition
A corpse is a dead human body. It is a more formal or serious word than everyday words like 'body' and is often used in medical, police, or crime contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹps/
British English
/kˈɔːps/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
korps
UK
kawps
Listen in Context
The police found a corpse in the park.
The doctor examined the corpse carefully.
They moved the corpse to the hospital.
The movie opens with a corpse washing up on the beach.