How to pronounce cacoethes
Say it like kak-oh-EE-theez. Cacoethes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- kak
- oh
- EE
- theez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacoethes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- theezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cacoethes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kak-oh-EE-theez.
What does cacoethes mean?
- Compulsion; mania.
Questions about saying cacoethes
How do you pronounce cacoethes?
Say kak-oh-EE-theez. The American pronunciation is /ˌkækoʊˈiθiz/. In British English it is /ˌkækəʊˈiːθiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacoethes?
Cacoethes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: kak · oh · EE · theez.
Is cacoethes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkækəʊˈiːθiz/ (kak-oh-EE-theez).