How to pronounce cosher
Say it like KOSH-er. Cosher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOSH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cosher. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOSH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosher 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cosher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOSH-uh.
What does cosher mean?
- To levy certain exactions or tribute upon; to lodge and eat at the expense of.
- To treat with fondness; to excessively dote on.
- To chat in a friendly way.
Where does cosher come from?
From Irish cuid oíche (“night's supper”) or cóisir (“banquet; festive party”).
Questions about saying cosher
How do you pronounce cosher?
Say KOSH-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑʃər/. In British English it is /ˈkɒʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosher?
Cosher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOSH). Broken into parts: KOSH · er.
Is cosher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒʃə/ (KOSH-uh).