How to Pronounce "cocktail"
word
/ˈkɑkˌteɪɫ/
KOK-tayl
/kˈɒkteɪl/
KOK-tayl
Definition
An alcoholic drink made by mixing spirits with other ingredients such as juice, soda, or syrup. It can also mean a mixture of different things in a more general sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑkˌteɪɫ/
British English
/kˈɒkteɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOK-tayl
UK
KOK-tayl
Listen in Context
She ordered a cocktail with lime and ice.
This bar makes a strong cocktail.
He learned how to make a simple cocktail at home.
I'm in the mood for a fresh cocktail, not a beer.