How to Pronounce Cool

To pronounce "cool", say COOL — one syllable, IPA /kuːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kuːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cool”

"cool" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with vestibule and tool, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kool, coole — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cool mean?

noun

  1. A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.

    “in the cool of the morning”

  2. A calm temperament.

adjective

  1. Having a slightly low temperature; mildly or pleasantly cold.
  2. Allowing or suggesting heat relief.

    “Linen has made cool and breathable clothing for millennia.”

Synonyms

calmnesscomposureOKacceptableall rightchillydistantphlegmaticstandoffishunemotional

Antonyms

awkwarduncoolbotheredupsetdémodéold hat

Words that rhyme with cool

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vestibuletoolridiculefoolrulecruelminusculejewelpooldualschoolyule

Related words

chillchillycoldwater-cooledswellair-conditionedsmashingcracking

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cool"?▾

"Cool" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cool"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cool" is /kuːl/.

What does "cool" mean?▾

Cool: A moderate or refreshing state of cold; moderate temperature of the air between hot and cold; coolness.

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