How to pronounce Cochrane
Say it like KAH-krun. Cochrane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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- KAH
- krun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cochrane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- krunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Cochrane
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-run.
What does Cochrane mean?
- A town in Rocky View County, Calgary metropolitan region, Alberta, Canada.
- A town and river in Chile.
Where does Cochrane come from?
# An anglicization of Irish Ó Corcráin (“descendant of Corcrán”).
Questions about saying Cochrane
How do you pronounce Cochrane?
Say KAH-krun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkrən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkrən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Cochrane?
Cochrane has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · krun.
Is Cochrane 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 /ˈkɒkrən/ (KOK-run).