To pronounce "cocteau", say COCT-eau — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cocteau
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COCT-eau
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"cocteau" has 2 syllables: coct-eau.
"Cocteau" has 2 syllables: coct · eau.
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