How to pronounce coccus
Say it like KOK-us. Coccus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coccus 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coccus
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-us.
What does coccus mean?
- Any approximately spherical bacterium.
- One of the carpels or seed-vessels of a dry fruit.
Words that rhyme with coccus
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Words that sound like coccus
Questions about saying coccus
How do you pronounce coccus?
Say KOK-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coccus?
Coccus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · us.
Is coccus 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 /ˈkɒkəs/ (KOK-us).
What words sound the same as coccus?
Coccus sounds the same as caucus in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.