How to pronounce cocoon
Say it like kuh-KOON. Cocoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON).
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- kuh
- KOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cocoon
American and British speakers say cocoon in essentially the same way: /kəˈkun/ in the US and /kəˈkuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-KOON.
What does cocoon mean?
- The silky case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, protecting the pupa within.
- Any similar protective case.
- To envelop in a protective case.
- To withdraw into such a case.
Where does cocoon come from?
From French cocon, a diminutive of coque (“shell”).
Words that rhyme with cocoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cocoon.
Questions about saying cocoon
How do you pronounce cocoon?
Say kuh-KOON. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkun/. In British English it is /kəˈkuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocoon?
Cocoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON). Broken into parts: kuh · KOON.
Do Americans and Brits say cocoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈkun/ and the British form is /kəˈkuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.