ˈɜːlɪɚ, koʊtʃˈiː wʌz jˈuːzd tə ɹᵻfˈɜː tə ðə ɹˈiːdʒən ɛŋkˈʌmpəsɪŋ mˈætɐntʃˌɛɹi, fˈɔːɹt koʊtʃˈiː, mˈʌndɐmvˌɛli ænd θˌɑːpəmpˈædi.
Earlier, Kochi was used to refer to the region encompassing Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Mundamveli and Thoppumpadi.