How to Pronounce Coot

To pronounce "coot", say COOT — one syllable, IPA /kuːt/. 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

/kuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coot”

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

Sounds exactly like: coote — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coot mean?

noun

  1. Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
  2. A foolish or eccentric fellow

    “A rich coot”

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Words that rhyme with coot

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astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coot"?▾

"Coot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "coot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coot" is /kuːt/.

What does "coot" mean?▾

Coot: Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.

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