cocktail

/ˈkɒk.teɪl/

Syllables cock·tail

Stress COCK-tail

Phonics Breakdown

cock

/kɒk/

short o

tail

/teɪl/

long ai

Meaning

a mixed alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink

Sound Reference

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cock=/kɒk/(cock) + tail=/teɪl/(tail)

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.