How do you pronounce "cocoa"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊkoʊ/ (KOHK-oh). In British English: /kˈəʊkəʊ/ (K-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊkoʊ/ (KOHK-oh). In Australian English: /kˈəʊkəʊ/ (K-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊkoʊ/ (KOHK-oh), while in British English it's /kˈəʊkəʊ/ (K-ohk).

How to Pronounce "cocoa"

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cocoa

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/ˈkoʊkoʊ/

KOHK-oh

Syllable Breakdown

koʊkco·oʊcoa

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