How to pronounce cot
Say it like KOT. Cot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑt/KOT
UK British/kɒt/KOT
- KOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of cot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOT.
What does cot mean?
noun
- A simple bed, especially one for portable or temporary purposes.
- A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.
- A pen, coop, or similar shelter for small domestic animals, such as sheep or pigeons.
- A small, crudely-formed boat.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with cot
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Questions about saying cot
How do you pronounce cot?
Say KOT. The American pronunciation is /kɑt/. In British English it is /kɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cot?
Cot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOT.
Is cot 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 /kɒt/ (KOT).