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