How to pronounce cockatiel
Say it like kok-uh-TEEL. Cockatiel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEL).
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- kok
- uh
- TEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockatiel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cockatiel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kok-uh-TEEL.
What does cockatiel mean?
- Nymphicus hollandicus, a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest, native to Australia. Avicultural forms come in many color mutations such as White Face Gray, White Face Pearl, Fallow, Pearl Pied, Cinnamon Pearl, and White Face Pied.
Where does cockatiel come from?
From Dutch kaketielje, possibly a diminutive of kaketoe (“cockatoo”) or derived in Dutch from a diminutive of Portuguese cacatua (“cockatoo”) such as cacatilho or cacatelho.
Words that rhyme with cockatiel
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Questions about saying cockatiel
How do you pronounce cockatiel?
Say kok-uh-TEEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑkəˈtil/. In British English it is /ˌkɒkəˈtiːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockatiel?
Cockatiel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEEL). Broken into parts: kok · uh · TEEL.
Is cockatiel 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 /ˌkɒkəˈtiːl/ (kok-uh-TEEL).