How to pronounce correct

Say it like this: /kəˈɹɛkt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/kəˈɹɛkt/

What does correct mean?

adjFree from error; true; accurate.

“We all agreed they'd made the correct decision.”

With good manners; well behaved; conforming with accepted standards of behaviour.

advCorrectly.

“Hope I spelt your name correct.”

intjUsed to indicate acknowledgement or acceptance.

nounA correct response.

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core corner corporate corporation corresponding cost costa cotton

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