The spelling of the word "cornelison" can be a bit confusing for those unfamiliar with its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is written as /kɔrnəlɪsən/. This word is actually a surname, derived from the given name Cornelius. The "e" in the middle of the word is pronounced like "uh" in "up," and the "o" is pronounced like "aw" in "law." The emphasis is on the second syllable, as denoted by the stress mark above the "i."