How to pronounce koko
Say it like KOH-koh. Koko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Koko 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.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of koko
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-koh.
What does koko mean?
- The tree Albizia lebbeck.
- Alternative form of koku.
Where does koko come from?
Cf. Burmese ကုက္ကို (kukkui).
Words that rhyme with koko
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of koko.
Words that sound like koko
Questions about saying koko
How do you pronounce koko?
Say KOH-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in koko?
Koko has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · koh.
Is koko 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 /ˈkəʊkəʊ/ (KOH-koh).
What words sound the same as koko?
Koko sounds the same as coco, cocoa in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.