How to pronounce koken
Say it like KOH-kun. Koken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koken pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of koken
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-kun.
What does koken mean?
- A black-clad person who enters the stage to rearrange the set, unremarked by the actors
Words that rhyme with koken
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koken.
Questions about saying koken
How do you pronounce koken?
Say KOH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koken?
Koken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · kun.
Is koken 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 /ˈkəʊkən/ (KOH-kun).