How to pronounce coca
Say it like KOH-kuh. Coca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coca
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-kuh.
What does coca mean?
- a South American shrub whose leaves are chewed by natives of the Andes; a source of cocaine
- United States comedienne who starred in early television shows with Sid Caesar (1908-2001)
- dried leaves of the coca plant (and related plants that also contain cocaine); chewed by Andean people for their stimulating effect
Where does coca come from?
Borrowed from Spanish coca, from Quechua kuka, perhaps from Aymara.
Words that rhyme with coca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coca.
Questions about saying coca
How do you pronounce coca?
Say KOH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coca?
Coca has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · kuh.
Is coca 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 /ˈkəʊkə/ (KOH-kuh).