How to pronounce cobras
Say it like KOH-bruz. Cobras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊbrəz/KOH-bruz
UK British/ˈkəʊbrəz/KOH-bruz
- KOH
- bruz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cobras pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bruzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cobras
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-bruz.
What does cobras mean?
noun
- plural of cobra How to pronounce cobra
Questions about saying cobras
How do you pronounce cobras?
Say KOH-bruz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊbrəz/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊbrəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cobras?
Cobras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · bruz.
Is cobras pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊbrəz/ (KOH-bruz).