How to pronounce cacoethics
Say it like kak-oh-ETH-iks. Cacoethics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETH).
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- kak
- oh
- ETH
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacoethics 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.
- ETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cacoethics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kak-oh-ETH-iks.
What does cacoethics mean?
- Bad ethics or morals; bad habits.
Where does cacoethics come from?
From caco- + ethics.
Words that rhyme with cacoethics
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Questions about saying cacoethics
How do you pronounce cacoethics?
Say kak-oh-ETH-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌkækoʊˈɛθɪks/. In British English it is /ˌkækəʊˈɛθɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacoethics?
Cacoethics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ETH). Broken into parts: kak · oh · ETH · iks.
Is cacoethics 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 /ˌkækəʊˈɛθɪks/ (kak-oh-ETH-iks).