How to pronounce cota
Say it like KOH-tuh. Cota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cota 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cota
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOH-tuh.
What does cota mean?
- A perennial herb, Thelesperma megapotamicum (synonym Thelesperma gracile), native to the southwest and western plains of North America and used by the Hopi, Navajo and other American Indians for tea, as a dye, and for other herbal purposes.
Words that rhyme with cota
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cota.
Questions about saying cota
How do you pronounce cota?
Say KOH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊtə/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cota?
Cota has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · tuh.
Is cota 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 /ˈkəʊtə/ (KOH-tuh).