How to pronounce cochlea
Say it like KOH-klee-uh. Cochlea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cochlea. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOH
- klee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cochlea 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cochlea
American and British speakers say cochlea in essentially the same way: /ˈkoʊkliə/ in the US and /ˈkɒkliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOK-lee-uh.
What does cochlea mean?
- The complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear of higher vertebrates, which contains the organ of Corti and in which sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses.
- A spiral-shaped shell, especially that of a snail.
Questions about saying cochlea
How do you pronounce cochlea?
Say KOH-klee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkliə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cochlea?
Cochlea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · klee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say cochlea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkoʊkliə/ and the British form is /ˈkɒkliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.