How to pronounce coughy
Say it like KAW-fee. Coughy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coughy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of coughy
American and British speakers say coughy in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔfi/ in the US and /ˈkɒfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOF-ee.
What does coughy mean?
- Characterized by coughing.
Where does coughy come from?
From cough + -y.
Words that rhyme with coughy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coughy.
Words that sound like coughy
Questions about saying coughy
How do you pronounce coughy?
Say KAW-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfi/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coughy?
Coughy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say coughy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔfi/ and the British form is /ˈkɒfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as coughy?
Coughy sounds the same as coffee in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.