How to pronounce cockeyed
Say it like KOK-eyed. Cockeyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- eyed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockeyed 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.
- eyedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cockeyed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-eyed.
What does cockeyed mean?
- Having both eyes oriented inward, cross-eyed.
- Crooked or askew.
- Absurd, silly, or stupid; usually used in reference to ideas rather than people.“I'm not going to go along with your cockeyed plot.”
Where does cockeyed come from?
From cock + eyed.
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Questions about saying cockeyed
How do you pronounce cockeyed?
Say KOK-eyed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑˌkaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒˌkaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockeyed?
Cockeyed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · eyed.
Is cockeyed 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 /ˈkɒˌkaɪd/ (KOK-eyed).