How to pronounce cosahui
Say it like koh-suh-WEE. Cosahui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEE).
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- koh
- suh
- WEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosahui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cosahui
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-suh-WEE.
What does cosahui mean?
- A shrub of the Sonoran Desert, Calliandra eriophylla, having pink or white powder-puff flowers, also known as fairy duster.
- A shrub of arid lands, Krameria bicolor, known as white rhatany, used traditionally as a source of dye and medicine.
Where does cosahui come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cosahui.
Words that rhyme with cosahui
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Questions about saying cosahui
How do you pronounce cosahui?
Say koh-suh-WEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊsəˈwi/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊsəˈwiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosahui?
Cosahui has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WEE). Broken into parts: koh · suh · WEE.
Is cosahui 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 /ˌkəʊsəˈwiː/ (koh-suh-WEE).