How to pronounce cacoethical
Say it like kak-oh-EE-thih-kul. Cacoethical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE).
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- kak
- oh
- EE
- thih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacoethical 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.
- thihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cacoethical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kak-oh-EE-thih-kul.
What does cacoethical mean?
- Ill-conditioned, malignant; cacoethic.
Where does cacoethical come from?
From cacoethes + -ical.
Questions about saying cacoethical
How do you pronounce cacoethical?
Say kak-oh-EE-thih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkækoʊˈiθɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌkækəʊˈiːθɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacoethical?
Cacoethical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EE). Broken into parts: kak · oh · EE · thih · kul.
Is cacoethical 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 /ˌkækəʊˈiːθɪkəl/ (kak-oh-EE-thih-kul).