How to Pronounce Cocoon

To pronounce "cocoon", say COC-oon — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈkuːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kəˈkuːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cocoon”

"cocoon" has 2 syllables: coc-oon. It rhymes with croon and lagoon, if that helps it stick.

What does cocoon mean?

noun

  1. The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.
  2. Any similar protective case, whether real or metaphorical.

verb

  1. To envelop in a protective case
  2. To withdraw into such a case.

Words that rhyme with cocoon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

croonlagoonpicayunegoonmooncommuneopportunehewnfestoonlampoonsaloonswoon

Related words

wormpodhousehomesimplecocoonetchrysalispuparium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cocoon"?▾

"Cocoon" has 2 syllables: coc · oon.

What is the IPA transcription of "cocoon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cocoon" is /kəˈkuːn/.

What does "cocoon" mean?▾

Cocoon: The silky protective case spun by the larvae of some insects in which they metamorphose, the pupa.

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