How to pronounce cote
Say it like KOHT. Cote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHT.
What does cote mean?
- A cottage or hut.
- A small structure built to contain domesticated animals such as sheep, pigs or pigeons.
Where does cote come from?
From Middle English cote, from the Old English cote, the feminine form of cot (“small house”); doublet of cot (in the sense of “cottage”) and more distantly related to cottage.
Words that rhyme with cote
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Words that sound like cote
Questions about saying cote
How do you pronounce cote?
Say KOHT. The American pronunciation is /koʊt/. In British English it is /kəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cote?
Cote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHT.
Is cote 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 /kəʊt/ (KOHT).
What words sound the same as cote?
Cote sounds the same as coat in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.