How to pronounce cockerel
Say it like KOK-uh-rul. Cockerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- uh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockerel 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cockerel
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-uh-rul.
What does cockerel mean?
- A young male chicken.
Where does cockerel come from?
From Middle English kokerel.
Questions about saying cockerel
How do you pronounce cockerel?
Say KOK-uh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkərəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockerel?
Cockerel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · uh · rul.
Is cockerel 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 /ˈkɒkərəl/ (KOK-uh-rul).