How to Pronounce "cockles"
word
ˈkɑkəɫz
KAH-kulz
kˈɒkəlz
KOK-ulz
Definition
A cockle is a small, edible shellfish with a rounded shell, commonly found on sandy beaches. The word is also used in expressions like 'it warms the cockles of my heart', meaning it makes someone feel happy or comforted.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑkəɫz
British English
kˈɒkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-kulz
UK
KOK-ulz
Listen in Context
We found some cockles on the beach.
Cockles are often eaten with vinegar.
My grandmother loves to collect cockles shells.
Nothing warms the cockles of my heart like a cozy meal.