How to pronounce coquelicot
Say it like KOK-luh-koh. Coquelicot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- luh
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coquelicot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coquelicot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOK-luh-koh.
What does coquelicot mean?
- A reddish-orange color; poppy.
- Having a reddish-orange poppy color.
Where does coquelicot come from?
Borrowed from French coquelicot (“red poppy”).
Questions about saying coquelicot
How do you pronounce coquelicot?
Say KOK-luh-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkləˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkləˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coquelicot?
Coquelicot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · luh · koh.
Is coquelicot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒkləˌkəʊ/ (KOK-luh-koh).