How to pronounce coot
Say it like KOOT. Coot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coot
American and British speakers say coot in essentially the same way: /kut/ in the US and /kuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOT.
What does coot mean?
- Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
- A foolish or eccentric fellow“A silly coot”
- Body louse (Pediculus humanus).
Where does coot come from?
From Middle English cote, coote, cute, cuytt (“coot”), of uncertain origin.
Words that rhyme with coot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coot.
Questions about saying coot
How do you pronounce coot?
Say KOOT. The American pronunciation is /kut/. In British English it is /kuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coot?
Coot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say coot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kut/ and the British form is /kuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.