How to pronounce cosinage
Say it like KUHZ-ih-nij. Cosinage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ).
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- KUHZ
- ih
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosinage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cosinage
American and British speakers say cosinage in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ-ih-nij.
What does cosinage mean?
- Collateral relationship or kindred by blood; consanguinity.
Where does cosinage come from?
A variant of cousinage.
Questions about saying cosinage
How do you pronounce cosinage?
Say KUHZ-ih-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosinage?
Cosinage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ). Broken into parts: KUHZ · ih · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say cosinage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌzɪnɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.