How to pronounce cacophonous
Say it like kuh-KOF-uh-nus. Cacophonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- kuh
- KOF
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacophonous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cacophonous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-KOF-uh-nus.
What does cacophonous mean?
- Containing, consisting of, or producing harsh, unpleasant or discordant sounds.
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Questions about saying cacophonous
How do you pronounce cacophonous?
Say kuh-KOF-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɑfənəs/. In British English it is /kəˈkɒfənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacophonous?
Cacophonous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: kuh · KOF · uh · nus.
Is cacophonous 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 /kəˈkɒfənəs/ (kuh-KOF-uh-nus).