How to Pronounce “cocktail

word

/ˈkɑkˌteɪɫ/
KOK-tayl
/kˈɒkteɪl/
KOK-tayl

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈkɑkˌteɪɫ/

British English

/kˈɒkteɪl/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

KOK-tayl

UK

KOK-tayl

Listen in Context

This bar makes a strong cocktail.

She ordered a cocktail with lime and ice.

He learned how to make a simple cocktail at home.

I'm in the mood for a fresh cocktail, not a beer.