How to pronounce cowage
Say it like KOW-ij. Cowage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cowage
American and British speakers say cowage in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-ij.
What does cowage mean?
- A leguminous climbing plant, Mucuna pruriens, the spiculae of which are sometimes used as a mechanical vermifuge.
Questions about saying cowage
How do you pronounce cowage?
Say KOW-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowage?
Cowage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say cowage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.