How to pronounce cohen
Say it like KOH-un. Cohen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohen 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cohen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-un.
What does cohen mean?
- A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.
Words that rhyme with cohen
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Questions about saying cohen
How do you pronounce cohen?
Say KOH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohen?
Cohen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · un.
Is cohen 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 /ˈkəʊən/ (KOH-un).