How to Pronounce Cockroaches

To pronounce "cockroaches", say COCKR-oach-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

COCKR-oach-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cockroaches”

"cockroaches" has 3 syllables: cockr-oach-es. It rhymes with approaches and encroaches, if that helps it stick.

What does cockroaches 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 cockroaches

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approachesencroachesroachesbroachescoachespoaches

Related words

roachbeetlesbuggersbugscryptocercusroachescockchaferscorpions

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cockroaches"?▾

"Cockroaches" has 3 syllables: cockr · oach · es.

What does "cockroaches" mean?▾

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

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