How do you pronounce "cocoon"?

In American English: /kəˈkuːn/ (kuh-KOON). In British English: /kəkˈuːn/ (kuhk-OON). In Canadian English: /kəˈkuːn/ (kuh-KOON). In Australian English: /kəkˈuːn/ (kuhk-OON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈkuːn/ (kuh-KOON), while in British English it's /kəkˈuːn/ (kuhk-OON).

How to Pronounce "cocoon"

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cocoon

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/kəˈkuːn/

kuh-KOON

Syllable Breakdown

kəco·kuːncoon

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