How to Pronounce Cocklebur

To pronounce "cocklebur", say COCKL-eb-ur — 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

COCKL-eb-ur

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💡 Tip for remembering “cocklebur”

"cocklebur" has 3 syllables: cockl-eb-ur. It rhymes with cockleburr, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cockleburr — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cocklebur mean?

noun

  1. Any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit.

Synonyms

Xanthiumclotbur

Words that rhyme with cocklebur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cockleburr

Related words

cockleburrcuckleburcuckleburrcockleclotweedcorncockleclotbur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cocklebur"?▾

"Cocklebur" has 3 syllables: cockl · eb · ur.

What does "cocklebur" mean?▾

Cocklebur: Any of the coarse composite weeds of the genus Xanthium, with a prickly fruit.

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