How to pronounce cocotte
Say it like kaw-KAWT. Cocotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWT).
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- kaw
- KAWT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cocotte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- KAWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cocotte
American and British speakers say cocotte in essentially the same way: /kɔˈkɔt/ in the US and /kɔːˈkɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kaw-KAWT.
What does cocotte mean?
- small casserole (pot) for individual portions, similar to a Dutch oven
- demimonde, courtesan
Where does cocotte come from?
Borrowed from French cocotte.
Words that rhyme with cocotte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cocotte.
Questions about saying cocotte
How do you pronounce cocotte?
Say kaw-KAWT. The American pronunciation is /kɔˈkɔt/. In British English it is /kɔːˈkɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cocotte?
Cocotte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAWT). Broken into parts: kaw · KAWT.
Do Americans and Brits say cocotte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔˈkɔt/ and the British form is /kɔːˈkɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.