How to pronounce cowards
Say it like KOW-erdz. Cowards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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US American/ˈkaʊɚdz/KOW-erdz
UK British/ˈkaʊədz/KOW-udz
- KOW
- erdz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowards 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.
- erdzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cowards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOW-udz.
What does cowards mean?
noun
- plural of coward How to pronounce coward
Questions about saying cowards
How do you pronounce cowards?
Say KOW-erdz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊɚdz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊədz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowards?
Cowards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · erdz.
Is cowards 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 /ˈkaʊədz/ (KOW-udz).