How to pronounce cooties
Say it like KOO-teez. Cooties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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US American/ˈkutiz/KOO-teez
UK British/ˈkuːtiz/KOO-teez
- KOO
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cooties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cooties
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOO-teez.
What does cooties mean?
noun
- plural of cootie How to pronounce cootie
Questions about saying cooties
How do you pronounce cooties?
Say KOO-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkutiz/. In British English it is /ˈkuːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cooties?
Cooties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · teez.
Is cooties pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkuːtiz/ (KOO-teez).