How to pronounce cockpit
Say it like KOK-pit. Cockpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cockpit. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOK
- pit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cockpit 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.
- pitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cockpit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-pit.
What does cockpit mean?
- compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
- a pit for cockfights
- seat where the driver sits while driving a racing car
Where does cockpit come from?
Compound of cock (“rooster”) + pit.
Questions about saying cockpit
How do you pronounce cockpit?
Say KOK-pit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkˌpɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkˌpɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cockpit?
Cockpit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · pit.
Is cockpit 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 /ˈkɒkˌpɪt/ (KOK-pit).