How to pronounce cowans
Say it like KOW-unz. Cowans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cowans. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOW
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowans 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cowans
American and British speakers say cowans in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊənz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-unz.
What does cowans mean?
- plural of cowan How to pronounce cowan
Questions about saying cowans
How do you pronounce cowans?
Say KOW-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊənz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowans?
Cowans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say cowans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊənz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.