How to pronounce cocoanuts
Say it like KOH-koh-nuhts. Cocoanuts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- koh
- nuhts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocoanuts 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.
- nuhtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cocoanuts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-koh-nuhts.
What does cocoanuts mean?
- plural of cocoanut
Questions about saying cocoanuts
How do you pronounce cocoanuts?
Say KOH-koh-nuhts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkoʊˌnʌts/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəʊˌnʌts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocoanuts?
Cocoanuts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · koh · nuhts.
Is cocoanuts 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 /ˈkəʊkəʊˌnʌts/ (KOH-koh-nuhts).