How to pronounce coco
Say it like KOH-koh. Coco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-koh.
What does coco mean?
- Coconut palm.
- Coconut, the fruit of the coconut palm.
Where does coco come from?
From Portuguese/Spanish coco (“grinning face”) (due to the three holes in the shell resembling a human face).
Words that rhyme with coco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coco.
Words that sound like coco
Questions about saying coco
How do you pronounce coco?
Say KOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coco?
Coco has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · koh.
Is coco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊkəʊ/ (KOH-koh).
What words sound the same as coco?
Coco sounds the same as cocoa in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.