How to pronounce coquet
Say it like KOK-et. Coquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- et
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coquet 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.
- etKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coquet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-et.
What does coquet mean?
- A flirtatious female; a coquette.
- To act as a flirt or coquet.
- To waste time; to dally.
- To attempt to attract the notice, admiration, or love of; to treat with a show of tenderness or regard, with a view to deceive and disappoint; to lead on.
Where does coquet come from?
Borrowed from French coquet (“little cockerel”), from coq (“cockerel”) + -et (“masculine diminutive suffix”).
Questions about saying coquet
How do you pronounce coquet?
Say KOK-et. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkɛt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coquet?
Coquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · et.
Is coquet 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 /ˈkɒkɛt/ (KOK-et).