4 syllables: Je, re, my Cor, byn. Stress on Je.
jer-uh-mee-KAWR-bin
/ˈdʒɛɹ.ə.mi ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/
Jeremy Corbyn is pronounced jer-uh-mee-KAWR-bin (/ˈdʒɛɹ.ə.mi ˈkɔɹ.bɪn/). It has four syllables (Je-re-my Cor-byn), with the stress on "Je". Jeremy Corbyn is a British politician who led the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020. This proper noun refers to him specifically and is commonly pronounced in UK discourse, media, and parliamentary contexts. The name combines an English given name with a common surname, each with distinct stress and vowel qualities that can vary slightly by accent.
proper nounJeremy Corbyn is a British politician who led the Labour Party from 2015 to 2020. This proper noun refers to him specifically and is commonly pronounced in UK discourse, media, and parliamentary contexts. The name combines an English given name with a common surname, each with distinct stress and vowel qualities that can vary slightly by accent.
- You often mispronounce Jeremy by shortening the first syllable; ensure you sustain /ˈdʒɛr\.mi/ clearly and not reduce to /ˈdʒɜr-/. - Corbyn’s surname ends with a nasal; avoid a heavy final /n/; aim for a light, quick nasal closure: /-bɪn/ rather than /-bən/ in careful speech. - In rapid speech, do not merge the two names; keep two clear word boundaries and stress markers. - You might replace the /ɔː/ with an /ɒ/ or /ɑː/ in some dialects; maintain /ɔː/ for accuracy. - Avoid rhoticizing the surname in non-rhotic accents; maintain the standard non-rhotic ending in UK contexts.
How to Pronounce Jeremy Corbyn
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US/UK/AU IPA: US /ˈdʒɛr.mi ˈkɔːr.bɪn/; UK /ˈdʒer.mi ˈkɔː.bɪn/; AU /ˈdʒer.mi ˈkɔː.bɪn/. Stress on both initial syllables of the given name and surname. Start with a clear mid-front vowel in ‘Jer-’ and a rounded back vowel in ‘-byn’. Use a long, lightly rhotic second syllable in 'Corbyn' depending on the accent. Audio reference: imagine a film news anchor pronouncing the name with measured tempo. Listen to reputable outlets’ pronunciation to mirror the stressed syllables and vowel quality.
Common mistakes include shortening 'Jeremy' to 'Jer' or misplacing stress on the second syllable of the surname. Another error is pronouncing Corbyn with a hard ‘r’ after the ‘or’ vowel in non-rhotic accents. Correct by stressing Jer- for Jeremy and Cor- by keeping the /ɔː/ vowel quality, with a light rhotic or non-rhotic end depending on your dialect. Practice the sequence: /ˈdʒɛr.mi/ /ˈkɔː.bɪn/ and emphasize the first syllables.
In US, /ˈdʒɛr.mi ˈkɔːr.bɪn/ with rhoticity on the second syllable of Corbyn. In UK, /ˈdʒer.mi ˈkɔː.bɪn/ with less rhoticity on the surname and a sharper onset. In Australian English, /ˈdʒeɪ.mi/ can surface a slightly more centralized vowel in the first syllable and a broader /ɔː/ in the surname, still with two clear stresses. The biggest differences lie in rhoticity and vowel length.
The difficulty lies in two-syllable names with a mid-back /ɔː/ vowel and a final nasal consonant that blends with the preceding vowel. Jeremy requires precise alveolar consonants and a clear, stressed first syllable; Corbyn ends with a light, unstressed -byn that can drift to /bən/ in rapid speech. Practicing the two strong stress points and the /ˈkɔː.bɪn/ cluster helps avoid mispronunciations.
In connected speech, you’ll often hear Jeremy Corbyn with a slight reduction in the middle boundary due to flapping in American speech or elision in rapid UK mentions. The primary stress remains on the first syllables of each word, but the vowels may be subtly shortened in fast delivery: /ˈdʒɛr.mi ˈkɔː.bɪn/. Pay attention to the transition from Jer- to -my, and from Cor- to -byn, keeping the internal vowel quality intact.
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- US: keep the /r/ in Corbyn clearly pronounced, ensure the /ɔː/ is rounded and long, and maintain a further reduction in the first syllable of Jeremy if relaxed. - UK: non-rhotic ending, keep /kɔː.bɪn/ with clear /ɔː/ and a light final nasal; stress both initial syllables strongly. - AU: balance /ɔː/ with a slightly more centralized vowel, keep stress on both words, and avoid over-articulation; the name should sound natural and connected.
Jeremy is a given name derived from the medieval Hebrew name Yirmeyahu (Jeremiah), via the forms Jared, Jeremiah in English, with diminutive forms. Corbyn is an English surname likely derived from place-names or patronymic traditions; possible roots include Old English elements such as “cor” (heart) or derived toponymic forms tied to a location or family lineage. The surname appears in British records from the medieval period, with standard spellings stabilizing in modern times. The combination Jeremy Corbyn as a full name first gained prominence in public life during the 20th century; “Jeremy” gained popularity in English-speaking nations due to biblical and ecclesiastical usage, while “Corbyn” remains a relatively rare surname. The first high-profile modern public association came through the political era in which he rose to party leadership in the 2010s, embedding the name in contemporary news discourse.
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