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How to Pronounce “corvee” in English

/kɔːɹˈveɪ/

cor·VEE

Stress: vee

Accent:

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IPA/kɔːɹˈveɪ/
Syllablescor·vee
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What does “corvee” mean?

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NOUN
  • Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.
  • Labor, especially for roads or dams, in lieu of taxes.

Example sentences

  • For instance, the inhabitants of Didyma which used to be a corvee dependency of Miletus becomes a polis a.

Common phrases

corvee dependency

How to pronounce “corvee

Syllables:
cor · vee
Stress:
vee — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/kɔːɹˈveɪ/
Listen for:
the stressed /vee/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce “corvee”?

“corvee” is pronounced /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ (cor · vee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “corvee”?

“corvee” has 2 syllables: cor · vee.

Where is the stress in “corvee”?

The primary stress in “corvee” is on “VEE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “corvee” mean?

Unpaid labor required by a feudal lord.

How can I hear “corvee” used in real sentences?

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