How to pronounce cowan
Say it like KOW-un. Cowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowan 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cowan
American and British speakers say cowan in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊən/ in the US and /ˈkəʊən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOH-un.
What does cowan mean?
- A worker in unmortared stone; a stonemason who has not served an apprenticeship.
- A person who attempts to pass himself off as a Freemason without having experienced the rituals or going through the degrees.
- A sneak; an inquisitive or prying person.
Where does cowan come from?
First attested in 1598.
Questions about saying cowan
How do you pronounce cowan?
Say KOW-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊən/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowan?
Cowan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cowan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊən/ and the British form is /ˈkəʊən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.