How to pronounce cockney
Say it like KOK-nee. Cockney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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US American/ˈkɑkni/KOK-nee
UK British/ˈkɒkni/KOK-nee
- KOK
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockney 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cockney
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-nee.
What does cockney mean?
noun
- A native or inhabitant of parts of the East End of London.
- Alternative form of Cockney.
Questions about saying cockney
How do you pronounce cockney?
Say KOK-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkni/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockney?
Cockney has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · nee.
Is cockney 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 /ˈkɒkni/ (KOK-nee).