How to pronounce cochliodont
Say it like KOK-lee-uh-dont. Cochliodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- lee
- uh
- dont
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cochliodont 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.
- leeKeep 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.
- dontGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cochliodont
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-lee-uh-dont.
What does cochliodont mean?
- Any extinct fish of the order †Cochliodontiformes
Questions about saying cochliodont
How do you pronounce cochliodont?
Say KOK-lee-uh-dont. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkliəˌdɑnt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkliəˌdɒnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cochliodont?
Cochliodont has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · lee · uh · dont.
Is cochliodont 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 /ˈkɒkliəˌdɒnt/ (KOK-lee-uh-dont).