How to pronounce cacophony
Say it like kuh-KOF-uh-nee. Cacophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- kuh
- KOF
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacophony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cacophony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-KOF-uh-nee.
What does cacophony mean?
- A mix of discordant sounds; dissonance.
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Questions about saying cacophony
How do you pronounce cacophony?
Say kuh-KOF-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɑfəni/. In British English it is /kəˈkɒfəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacophony?
Cacophony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: kuh · KOF · uh · nee.
Is cacophony 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 /kəˈkɒfəni/ (kuh-KOF-uh-nee).