How to pronounce cossacks
Say it like KAH-saks. Cossacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH).
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US American/ˈkɑsæks/KAH-saks
UK British/ˈkɒsæks/KOS-aks
- KAH
- saks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cossacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- saksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cossacks
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS-aks.
What does cossacks mean?
noun
- plural of cossack How to pronounce cossack
Questions about saying cossacks
How do you pronounce cossacks?
Say KAH-saks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑsæks/. In British English it is /ˈkɒsæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cossacks?
Cossacks has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAH). Broken into parts: KAH · saks.
Is cossacks 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 /ˈkɒsæks/ (KOS-aks).