How to Pronounce Cockatoos

To pronounce "cockatoos", say COCK-at-oos — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

COCK-at-oos

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💡 Tip for remembering “cockatoos”

"cockatoos" has 3 syllables: cock-at-oos. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does cockatoos mean?

noun

  1. A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot.
  2. A lookout posted during a two-up game, when gambling was illegal.

Synonyms

cocky

Words that rhyme with cockatoos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

lorikeetsbullfinchespossumswallabiesfinchesrosellaechidnasmarsupials

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cockatoos"?▾

"Cockatoos" has 3 syllables: cock · at · oos.

What does "cockatoos" mean?▾

Cockatoos: A bird of the family Cacatuidae with a curved beak and a zygodactyl foot.

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