How to Pronounce "cockiness"
word
ˈkɑkinəs
KAH-kee-nuhs
kˈɒkinəs
KOK-ee-nuhs
Definition
An attitude of overconfidence or self-importance, where someone acts as if they are better than others and doesn't doubt themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑkinəs
British English
kˈɒkinəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAH-kee-nuhs
UK
KOK-ee-nuhs
Listen in Context
His cockiness annoyed everyone in the room.
She answered with surprising cockiness.
Too much cockiness can lead to mistakes.
His cockiness makes him think he can never lose, even when things go wrong.