How to pronounce cofounder
Say it like KOH-fown-der. Cofounder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- fown
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cofounder 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.
- fownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cofounder
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-FOWN-duh.
What does cofounder mean?
- A joint founder; one of several people involved with the creation of a business, organization, union, or entity.“The two cofounders both attended the ceremony.”
Where does cofounder come from?
From co- + founder.
Questions about saying cofounder
How do you pronounce cofounder?
Say KOH-fown-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌfaʊndɚ/. In British English it is /kəʊˈfaʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cofounder?
Cofounder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · fown · der.
Is cofounder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ (koh-FOWN-duh).