How do you pronounce "coconut"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊkəˌnət/ (KOHK-uh-nuht). In British English: /kˈəʊkənˌɐt/ (K-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊkəˌnət/ (KOHK-uh-nuht). In Australian English: /kˈəʊkənˌʌt/ (K-ohk-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊkəˌnət/ (KOHK-uh-nuht), while in British English it's /kˈəʊkənˌɐt/ (K-ohk).

How to Pronounce "coconut"

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coconut

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/ˈkoʊkəˌnət/

KOHK-uh-nuht

Syllable Breakdown

koʊkco·əco·nətnut

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