How to pronounce cookware
Say it like KUUK-wair. Cookware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK).
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- KUUK
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cookware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cookware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUUK-wair.
What does cookware mean?
- The assorted objects, such as pots, pans, baking sheets, etc., used for cooking
Where does cookware come from?
From cook + -ware.
Questions about saying cookware
How do you pronounce cookware?
Say KUUK-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊˌkwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈkʊˌkwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cookware?
Cookware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUK). Broken into parts: KUUK · wair.
Is cookware pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkʊˌkwɛə/ (KUUK-wair).