How to pronounce kokomo
Say it like KOH-kuh-moh. Kokomo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊkəˌmoʊ/KOH-kuh-moh
UK British/ˈkəʊkəˌməʊ/KOH-kuh-moh
- KOH
- kuh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kokomo 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kokomo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-kuh-moh.
What does kokomo mean?
noun
- Synonym of Blyth's hornbill.
Questions about saying kokomo
How do you pronounce kokomo?
Say KOH-kuh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊkəˌmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊkəˌməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kokomo?
Kokomo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · kuh · moh.
Is kokomo 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 /ˈkəʊkəˌməʊ/ (KOH-kuh-moh).