How do you pronounce "cockatoo"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːkəˌtuː/ (KAHK-uh-too). In British English: /kˈɒkɐtˌuː/ (K-ok). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːkəˌtuː/ (KAHK-uh-too). In Australian English: /kˈɒkɐtˌuː/ (K-ok).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːkəˌtuː/ (KAHK-uh-too), while in British English it's /kˈɒkɐtˌuː/ (K-ok).

How to Pronounce "cockatoo"

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/ˈkɑːkəˌtuː/

KAHK-uh-too

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːkcock·əa·tuːtoo

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