How to pronounce cocoa
Say it like KOH-koh. Cocoa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocoa 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cocoa
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-koh.
What does cocoa mean?
- a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
- powder of ground roasted cacao beans with most of the fat removed
Where does cocoa come from?
From Spanish cacao, from Classical Nahuatl cacahuatl.
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Questions about saying cocoa
How do you pronounce cocoa?
Say KOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocoa?
Cocoa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · koh.
Is cocoa 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 cocoa?
Cocoa sounds the same as coco in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.