How to Pronounce Cockroach

To pronounce "cockroach", say COCKR-oach — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

COCKR-oach

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💡 Tip for remembering “cockroach”

"cockroach" has 2 syllables: cockr-oach. It rhymes with approach and reproach, if that helps it stick.

What does cockroach mean?

noun

  1. A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.
  2. A person or a member of a group of people regarded as undesirable and rapidly procreating.

Synonyms

roach

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Words that rhyme with cockroach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

approachreproachencroachcoachpoachbroochrochestagecoachcaroche

Related words

roachbeetlebuginsectverminpestmanureblue

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cockroach"?▾

"Cockroach" has 2 syllables: cockr · oach.

What does "cockroach" mean?▾

Cockroach: A black or brown straight-winged insect of the order Blattodea.

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