How to pronounce coquette
Say it like koh-KET. Coquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- koh
- KET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coquette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of coquette
American and British speakers say coquette in essentially the same way: /koʊˈkɛt/ in the US and /kɒˈkɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ko-KET.
What does coquette mean?
- A woman who flirts or plays with people's affections.
- Any hummingbird in the genus Lophornis.
- Alternative form of coquet.
- Of or relating to a feminine style of clothing involving ribbons, frills, and bows.
Where does coquette come from?
Borrowed from French coquette.
Words that rhyme with coquette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coquette.
Questions about saying coquette
How do you pronounce coquette?
Say koh-KET. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈkɛt/. In British English it is /kɒˈkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coquette?
Coquette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: koh · KET.
Do Americans and Brits say coquette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /koʊˈkɛt/ and the British form is /kɒˈkɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.