If you’re a non-native English speaker looking to learn how to pronounce cocoa correctly, you’ve come to the right place. Pronouncing cocoa is quite simple.

Begin by saying “kuh” with your mouth open and your tongue pressed against the top of your mouth behind your front teeth. With your mouth still open, round your lips and move your tongue downward, so that it’s touching the bottom of your mouth. Keep your mouth open as you make the “oo” sound, like when you say the word “boot” or “spoon.” Finally, close your mouth and make the soft “ah” sound, as if you’re sighing.

Combined, these sounds should create the word cocoa. Make sure to emphasize the second syllable, so that it sounds like “co-coa.” You can practice by saying the word slowly in a full sentence such as “I like to drink cocoa.”

With practice and patience, you can learn how to pronounce cocoa correctly. With the right pronunciation, your English speaking skills will be sure to improve!