To pronounce "cockup", say COCK-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cockup
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COCK-up
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"cockup" has 2 syllables: cock-up. It rhymes with mock-up and cock-up, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cock-up — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cockup" has 2 syllables: cock · up.
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