How to pronounce coss
Say it like KAWS. Coss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce coss. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coss pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of coss
American and British speakers say coss in essentially the same way: /kɔs/ in the US and /kɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOS.
What does coss mean?
- A measure of distance, varying from one and a quarter to two and a half English miles.
- Alternative form of khass.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with coss
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Words that sound like coss
Questions about saying coss
How do you pronounce coss?
Say KAWS. The American pronunciation is /kɔs/. In British English it is /kɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coss?
Coss is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say coss the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kɔs/ and the British form is /kɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coss?
Coss sounds the same as cos in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.