How to pronounce kokoon
Say it like kuh-KOON. Kokoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON).
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- kuh
- KOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kokoon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of kokoon
American and British speakers say kokoon in essentially the same way: /kəˈkun/ in the US and /kəˈkuːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-KOON.
What does kokoon mean?
- A tree of the genus Kokoona.
Where does kokoon come from?
From Sinhalese [script needed] (kokuṅ).
Words that rhyme with kokoon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kokoon.
Words that sound like kokoon
Questions about saying kokoon
How do you pronounce kokoon?
Say kuh-KOON. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkun/. In British English it is /kəˈkuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kokoon?
Kokoon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOON). Broken into parts: kuh · KOON.
Do Americans and Brits say kokoon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈkun/ and the British form is /kəˈkuːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as kokoon?
Kokoon sounds the same as cocoon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.