How do you pronounce "cuckoo"?

In American English: /ˈkʌˌkuː/ (KUH-koo). In British English: /kˈʊkuː/ (K-uuk). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌˌkuː/ (KUH-koo). In Australian English: /kˈʊkuː/ (K-uuk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌˌkuː/ (KUH-koo), while in British English it's /kˈʊkuː/ (K-uuk).

How to Pronounce "cuckoo"

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cuckoo

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/ˈkʌˌkuː/

KUH-koo

Syllable Breakdown

kʌcuck·kuːoo

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