How to pronounce cosh
Say it like KOSH. Cosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOSH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cosh
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOSH.
What does cosh mean?
- A weapon made of leather-covered metal similar to a blackjack.
- A blunt instrument such as a bludgeon or truncheon.
- The cane.
- To strike with a weapon of this kind.
- cozy; snug
Where does cosh come from?
Probably from Romani košter (“stick”).
Words that rhyme with cosh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cosh.
Questions about saying cosh
How do you pronounce cosh?
Say KOSH. The American pronunciation is /kɑʃ/. In British English it is /kɒʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosh?
Cosh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOSH.
Is cosh 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 /kɒʃ/ (KOSH).