How to pronounce coquetting
Say it like KOK-eh-ting. Coquetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- eh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coquetting 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.
- ehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tingGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of coquetting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOK-eh-ting.
What does coquetting mean?
Questions about saying coquetting
How do you pronounce coquetting?
Say KOK-eh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkɛˌtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkɛˌtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coquetting?
Coquetting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · eh · ting.
Is coquetting 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 /ˈkɒkɛˌtɪŋ/ (KOK-eh-ting).