How to pronounce coff
Say it like KOF. Coff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of coff
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOF.
What does coff mean?
- To buy, purchase.
- Eye dialect spelling of cough.
Where does coff come from?
Attested from the 15th century.
Words that rhyme with coff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coff.
Words that sound like coff
Questions about saying coff
How do you pronounce coff?
Say KOF. The American pronunciation is /kɑf/. In British English it is /kɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coff?
Coff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOF.
Is coff pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒf/ (KOF).
What words sound the same as coff?
Coff sounds the same as cough in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.