To pronounce "cockburn", say COCKB-urn — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cockburn
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"cockburn" has 2 syllables: cockb-urn. It rhymes with discern and taciturn, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cockburn" has 2 syllables: cockb · urn.
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