How do you pronounce "cocaine"?

In American English: /koʊˈkeɪn/ (koh-KAYN). In British English: /kəʊkˈeɪn/ (kohk-AYN). In Canadian English: /koʊˈkeɪn/ (koh-KAYN). In Australian English: /kəʊkˈeɪn/ (kohk-AYN).

Is "cocaine" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /koʊˈkeɪn/ (koh-KAYN), while in British English it's /kəʊkˈeɪn/ (kohk-AYN).

How to Pronounce "cocaine"

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cocaine

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/koʊˈkeɪn/

koh-KAYN

Syllable Breakdown

koʊco·keɪncaine

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