How to pronounce cohosh
Say it like kuh-HOSH. Cohosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOSH).
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- kuh
- HOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cohosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cohosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-HOSH.
What does cohosh mean?
- A perennial American herb (Caulophyllum thalictroides), the rough rootstock of which is used in medicine.
- A smooth herb, Actaea racemosa, marketed for medicinal use.
Where does cohosh come from?
From an Algonquian word meaning rough, probably from Eastern Abenaki / Penobscot *kkwὰhas.
Words that rhyme with cohosh
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Questions about saying cohosh
How do you pronounce cohosh?
Say kuh-HOSH. The American pronunciation is /kəˈhɑʃ/. In British English it is /kəˈhɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cohosh?
Cohosh has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HOSH). Broken into parts: kuh · HOSH.
Is cohosh 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 /kəˈhɒʃ/ (kuh-HOSH).