How to Pronounce Co-opt

To pronounce "co-opt", say COOPT — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COOPT

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💡 Tip for remembering “co-opt”

"co-opt" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with adopt and plopped, if that helps it stick.

What does co-opt mean?

verb

  1. To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.
  2. To commandeer, appropriate or take over.

Words that rhyme with co-opt

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adoptploppedtoppedstoppeddroppedchoppedhoppedloppedproppedpoppedfloppedcropped

Related words

cooptateinductenlistchoosejoinadlectincorporateadopt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "co-opt"?▾

"Co-opt" has one syllable.

What does "co-opt" mean?▾

Co-opt: To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

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