How to pronounce cohabit
Say it like koh-HAB-it. Cohabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB).
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- koh
- HAB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohabit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cohabit
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-HAB-it.
What does cohabit mean?
- To live together with someone else, especially in a romantic and sexual relationship but without being married.
- To coexist in common environs with.
- To cooperate with an opposing political party.
Where does cohabit come from?
From Latin cohabitō; co- + habitō (“to dwell, to live in”).
Words that rhyme with cohabit
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Questions about saying cohabit
How do you pronounce cohabit?
Say koh-HAB-it. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈhæbɪt/. In British English it is /kəʊˈhæbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohabit?
Cohabit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB). Broken into parts: koh · HAB · it.
Is cohabit 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 /kəʊˈhæbɪt/ (koh-HAB-it).