How to Pronounce Cuckoos

To pronounce "cuckoos", say CUCK-oos — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CUCK-oos

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💡 Tip for remembering “cuckoos”

"cuckoos" has 2 syllables: cuck-oos.

What does cuckoos 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.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuckoos"?▾

"Cuckoos" has 2 syllables: cuck · oos.

What does "cuckoos" mean?▾

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

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