How to pronounce crocodile

crocodile

/ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/aɪ/as in time	Glide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

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How do you pronounce crocodile?

Crocodile is pronounced /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in crocodile?

Crocodile has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in crocodile?

The first syllable: /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/.