Kakoune

tools

A modal code editor with a focus on interactivity and client-server architecture, inspired by Vim

Pronunciation

Correct

kah-KOON

/kɑːˈkuːn/

French-influenced pronunciation by the creator. The name is a play on 'cocoon', with stress on the second syllable.

Source: kakoune.org(official spec)

Common Mistake

KAK-oh-yoon

/ˈkækəjuːn/

The 'ou' in Kakoune makes an 'oon' sound, not 'oh-yoon'. Stress falls on the second syllable.