How to pronounce cos
Say it like KAWS. Cos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of cos
American and British speakers say cos in essentially the same way: /kɔs/ in the US and /kɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOS.
What does cos mean?
- ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
- lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
Words that rhyme with cos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cos.
Questions about saying cos
How do you pronounce cos?
Say KAWS. The American pronunciation is /kɔs/. In British English it is /kɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cos?
Cos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say cos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔs/ and the British form is /kɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.