How to pronounce coxcomb
Say it like KOK-skohm. Coxcomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK).
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- KOK
- skohm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coxcomb 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.
- skohmKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coxcomb
- 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-skohm.
What does coxcomb mean?
- The fleshy red pate of a rooster.
- A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.
Where does coxcomb come from?
From Middle English cokke’s comb.
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Questions about saying coxcomb
How do you pronounce coxcomb?
Say KOK-skohm. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑkskoʊm/. In British English it is /ˈkɒkskəʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coxcomb?
Coxcomb has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOK). Broken into parts: KOK · skohm.
Is coxcomb 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 /ˈkɒkskəʊm/ (KOK-skohm).