How to Pronounce "cockroaches"
word
/ˈkɑˌkɹoʊtʃɪz/
KAH-kroh-chiz
/kˈɒkɹəʊtʃɪz/
KOK-roh-chiz
Definition
Cockroaches are small, brown or black insects that often live in homes, especially in warm or dirty places. They are known for surviving in difficult conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑˌkɹoʊtʃɪz/
British English
/kˈɒkɹəʊtʃɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-kroh-chiz
UK
KOK-roh-chiz
Listen in Context
I saw two cockroaches in the kitchen.
Cockroaches can live for weeks without food.
Many people are afraid of cockroaches.
We had a huge problem with cockroaches in our first apartment.