How to pronounce cockatoos
Say it like KOK-uh-tooz. Cockatoos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- uh
- tooz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockatoos 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toozGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cockatoos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-uh-tooz.
What does cockatoos mean?
- plural of cockatoo How to pronounce cockatoo
Questions about saying cockatoos
How do you pronounce cockatoos?
Say KOK-uh-tooz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkəˌtuz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkəˌtuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockatoos?
Cockatoos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · uh · tooz.
Is cockatoos 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 /ˈkɒkəˌtuːz/ (KOK-uh-tooz).