How to pronounce cose
Say it like KOHZ. Cose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHZ.
What does cose mean?
- To make oneself cosy; to be snug.
Where does cose come from?
Back-formation from cosy.
Words that rhyme with cose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cose.
Questions about saying cose
How do you pronounce cose?
Say KOHZ. The American pronunciation is /koʊz/. In British English it is /kəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cose?
Cose is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHZ.
Is cose 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 /kəʊz/ (KOHZ).