How to pronounce cocky
Say it like KOK-ee. Cocky 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 cocky. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOK
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocky 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 cocky
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-ee.
What does cocky mean?
- Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.
- Used as a term of endearment, originally for a person of either sex, but later primarily for a man.
- A familiar name for a cockatoo.
Where does cocky come from?
From cock (“male domestic chicken”) + -y (suffix forming adjectives with the sense of ‘having the quality of’).
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Words that rhyme with cocky
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Words that sound like cocky
Questions about saying cocky
How do you pronounce cocky?
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 cocky?
Cocky has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · ee.
Is cocky 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 cocky?
Cocky sounds the same as khaki in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.