HOW TO PRONOUNCE
corps
/kɔɹ/
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The singular sounds like core.
The p and s are silent. The plural corps can end with z.
1 syllable
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“She joined the diplomatic corps.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does corps mean?
noun
- A battlefield formation composed of two or more divisions.
- An organized group of people united by a common purpose.
- A corps de ballet.
More meanings (2)
noun
- plural of corp
- (obsolete) Obsolete spelling of corpse.
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/kɔɹ/
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These garrisons must either be furnished by occasional detachments from the militia, or by permanent corps in the pay of the government.
She is fairly introduced into our corps de ballet, and will figure, from time to time, in her turn, with other performers.
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On landing at Bombay, I learned that my corps had advanced through the passes, and was already deep in the enemy’s country.
The world is wide, and outside the confines of our Colony and the operations of our Corps my authority does not extend.
The following are the purposes for which such a corps may be used, and therefore those which determine its duties in practice.