How to pronounce cocci
Say it like KOK-eye. Cocci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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US American/ˈkɑkaɪ/KOK-eye
UK British/ˈkɒkaɪ/KOK-eye
- KOK
- eye
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocci pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cocci
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-eye.
What does cocci mean?
Questions about saying cocci
How do you pronounce cocci?
Say KOK-eye. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocci?
Cocci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · eye.
Is cocci 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 /ˈkɒkaɪ/ (KOK-eye).