How to pronounce cuckold
Say it like KUHK-ohld. Cuckold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHK).
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- KUHK
- ohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuckold pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ohldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cuckold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KUHK-ohld.
What does cuckold mean?
- A man married to an adulterous spouse, especially when he is unaware or unaccepting of the fact.
- A man who is attracted to or aroused by the sexual infidelity of a partner.
- A West Indian plectognath fish, Rhinesomus triqueter.
- To make a cuckold or cuckquean of someone by committing adultery, or by seducing their partner or spouse.
Where does cuckold come from?
Appears in Middle English in noun form circa 1250 as cokewald.
Questions about saying cuckold
How do you pronounce cuckold?
Say KUHK-ohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌkoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈkʌkəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuckold?
Cuckold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHK). Broken into parts: KUHK · ohld.
Is cuckold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkʌkəʊld/ (KUHK-ohld).