How to Pronounce Cuckoo

To pronounce "cuckoo", say CUCK-oo — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʊk.uː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkʊk.uː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuckoo”

"cuckoo" has 2 syllables: cuck-oo. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does cuckoo mean?

noun

  1. The two-note sound made by the cuckoo.
  2. A Barbadian food made from mashed okra and cornmeal.

noun

  1. Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially the common cuckoo, Cuculus canorus, that has a characteristic two-note call.
  2. The sound of that particular bird.

verb

  1. To make the call of a cuckoo.
  2. To repeat something incessantly.

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Words that rhyme with cuckoo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

goosejackassfatheadzanygoofanishrikebird

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuckoo"?▾

"Cuckoo" has 2 syllables: cuck · oo.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuckoo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuckoo" is /ˈkʊk.uː/.

What does "cuckoo" mean?▾

Cuckoo: The two-note sound made by the cuckoo.

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