How to pronounce cosy
Say it like KOH-zee. Cosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cosy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cosy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-zee.
What does cosy mean?
- A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.
- A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).
- A work of crime fiction in which sex and violence are downplayed or treated humorously, and the crime and detection take place in a small, socially intimate community.
- Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social and comfortable.
- Warm and comfortable.“I feel very cosy here in my bed.”
- To become snug and comfortable.
- To become friendly with.“He spent all day cosying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment.”
Where does cosy come from?
From Scots cosie, from Old Scots colsie, but ultimate derivation is unknown.
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Words that rhyme with cosy
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Questions about saying cosy
How do you pronounce cosy?
Say KOH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cosy?
Cosy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · zee.
Is cosy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊzi/ (KOH-zee).
What words sound the same as cosy?
Cosy sounds the same as cozy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.