How to pronounce coho
Say it like KOH-hoh. Coho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- hoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coho 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.
- hohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of coho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-hoh.
What does coho mean?
- An anadromus and semelparous salmon, Oncorhynchus kisutch, found in the coastal regions of the northern Pacific Ocean, used as a symbol by several Native American tribes.
Where does coho come from?
The earlier spelling "cohose" was re-interpreted as a plural form (for a similar development, see pea).
Questions about saying coho
How do you pronounce coho?
Say KOH-hoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊhoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coho?
Coho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · hoh.
Is coho 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 /ˈkəʊhəʊ/ (KOH-hoh).