How to Pronounce "coxcomb"
word
ˈkɑksˌkoʊm
KAHKS-kohm
kˈɒkskəʊm
KOKS-kohm
Definition
A 'coxcomb' is either a vain, showy man who cares too much about his appearance and manners, or the fleshy red crest on top of a rooster’s head.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑksˌkoʊm
British English
kˈɒkskəʊm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHKS-kohm
UK
KOKS-kohm
Listen in Context
The prince acted like a coxcomb, caring only about his looks.
A rooster has a red coxcomb on its head.
The jester wore a hat shaped like a coxcomb.
He spends hours picking out clothes—what a coxcomb!