How to pronounce comatose
Say it like KOH-muh-tohs. Comatose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- muh
- tohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comatose 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of comatose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-muh-tohs.
What does comatose mean?
- In a coma: unconscious.“the patient was comatose for 2 weeks before finally passing away.”
- Drowsy or lethargic.
- Fast asleep.“She was lying comatose on the sofa.”
Questions about saying comatose
How do you pronounce comatose?
Say KOH-muh-tohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊməˌtoʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comatose?
Comatose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · muh · tohs.
Is comatose 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 /ˈkəʊməˌtoʊs/ (KOH-muh-tohs).