cocoon

/kəˈkuːn/

Syllables co·coon

Stress co-COON

Phonics Breakdown

co

/kə/

schwa

coon

/kuːn/

long oo

Meaning

a silky case spun by insect larvae; a protective covering

Sound Reference

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co=/kə/(about) + coon=/kuːn/(moon)

Example

The caterpillar formed a cocoon around itself.