How to pronounce cothurn
Say it like KOTH-ern. Cothurn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOTH).
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US American/ˈkɑθərn/KOTH-ern
UK British/ˈkɒθən/KOTH-un
- KOTH
- ern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cothurn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cothurn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOTH-un.
What does cothurn mean?
noun
- A buskin anciently worn by tragic actors on the stage.
Questions about saying cothurn
How do you pronounce cothurn?
Say KOTH-ern. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑθərn/. In British English it is /ˈkɒθən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cothurn?
Cothurn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOTH). Broken into parts: KOTH · ern.
Is cothurn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒθən/ (KOTH-un).