How to pronounce raccoons
Say it like ra-KOONZ. Raccoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ).
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- ra
- KOONZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raccoons pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- raKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KOONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of raccoons
American and British speakers say raccoons in essentially the same way: /ræˈkunz/ in the US and /ræˈkuːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ra-KOONZ.
What does raccoons mean?
- plural of raccoon How to pronounce raccoon
Questions about saying raccoons
How do you pronounce raccoons?
Say ra-KOONZ. The American pronunciation is /ræˈkunz/. In British English it is /ræˈkuːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raccoons?
Raccoons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOONZ). Broken into parts: ra · KOONZ.
Do Americans and Brits say raccoons the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræˈkunz/ and the British form is /ræˈkuːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.