How to pronounce cottons
Say it like KOT-unz. Cottons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT).
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US American/ˈkɑtənz/KOT-unz
UK British/ˈkɒtənz/KOT-unz
- KOT
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cottons 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cottons
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOT-unz.
What does cottons mean?
noun
- plural of cotton How to pronounce cotton
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cotton How to pronounce cotton
Questions about saying cottons
How do you pronounce cottons?
Say KOT-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑtənz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cottons?
Cottons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOT). Broken into parts: KOT · unz.
Is cottons 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 /ˈkɒtənz/ (KOT-unz).