How to pronounce cacophonic
Say it like kuh-KOF-uh-nik. Cacophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- kuh
- KOF
- uh
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacophonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cacophonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-KOF-uh-nik.
What does cacophonic mean?
- discordant
- unmusical
Questions about saying cacophonic
How do you pronounce cacophonic?
Say kuh-KOF-uh-nik. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɑfənɪk/. In British English it is /kəˈkɒfənɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacophonic?
Cacophonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: kuh · KOF · uh · nik.
Is cacophonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈkɒfənɪk/ (kuh-KOF-uh-nik).