How to pronounce cougher
Say it like KAW-fer. Cougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cougher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cougher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOF-uh.
What does cougher mean?
- A person who coughs.
Where does cougher come from?
From cough + -er.
Words that rhyme with cougher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cougher.
Questions about saying cougher
How do you pronounce cougher?
Say KAW-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cougher?
Cougher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · fer.
Is cougher 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 /ˈkɒfə/ (KOF-uh).