How to pronounce cockey
Say it like KOK-ee. Cockey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockey 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cockey
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-ee.
What does cockey mean?
- Alternative spelling of cocky.
- Alternative spelling of cocky (term of endearment)
- Alternative spelling of cocky (“cockatoo; cockatoo farmer”).
Where does cockey come from?
From cock + -ey (adjectival suffix).
Words that rhyme with cockey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cockey.
Words that sound like cockey
Questions about saying cockey
How do you pronounce cockey?
Say KOK-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑki/. In British English it is /ˈkɒki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockey?
Cockey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · ee.
Is cockey 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 /ˈkɒki/ (KOK-ee).
What words sound the same as cockey?
Cockey sounds the same as cocky, khaki in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.