How to pronounce cookout
Say it like KUUK-owt. Cookout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK).
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- KUUK
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cookout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- owtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of cookout
American and British speakers say cookout in essentially the same way: /ˈkʊkaʊt/ in the US and /ˈkʊkaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUK-owt.
What does cookout mean?
- A gathering for a meal that is cooked and eaten outside; either a domestic barbecue or a larger social event.
Where does cookout come from?
From cook + out.
Words that rhyme with cookout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cookout.
Questions about saying cookout
How do you pronounce cookout?
Say KUUK-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊkaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈkʊkaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cookout?
Cookout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK). Broken into parts: KUUK · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say cookout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʊkaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈkʊkaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.