How to pronounce cockiness
Say it like KOK-ee-nus. Cockiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockiness 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cockiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-ee-nus.
What does cockiness mean?
- The state or quality of being cocky.
Where does cockiness come from?
From cocky + -ness.
Questions about saying cockiness
How do you pronounce cockiness?
Say KOK-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkinəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockiness?
Cockiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · ee · nus.
Is cockiness 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 /ˈkɒkinəs/ (KOK-ee-nus).