How to pronounce cottonseed
Say it like KOT-un-seed. Cottonseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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- KOT
- un
- seed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottonseed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cottonseed
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-un-seed.
What does cottonseed mean?
- Seed of the cotton plant.
- Any member of the genus Micropus.
Where does cottonseed come from?
From cotton + seed.
Questions about saying cottonseed
How do you pronounce cottonseed?
Say KOT-un-seed. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtənˌsid/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtənˌsiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottonseed?
Cottonseed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · un · seed.
Is cottonseed 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 /ˈkɒtənˌsiːd/ (KOT-un-seed).