How to pronounce cocoons
Say it like kuh-KOONZ. Cocoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ).
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- kuh
- KOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocoons 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.
- KOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cocoons
American and British speakers say cocoons in essentially the same way: /kəˈkunz/ in the US and /kəˈkuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-KOONZ.
What does cocoons mean?
- plural of cocoon How to pronounce cocoon
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cocoon How to pronounce cocoon
Questions about saying cocoons
How do you pronounce cocoons?
Say kuh-KOONZ. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkunz/. In British English it is /kəˈkuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocoons?
Cocoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ). Broken into parts: kuh · KOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cocoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈkunz/ and the British form is /kəˈkuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.