How to pronounce cowhide
Say it like KOW-hyde. Cowhide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- hyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cowhide 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.
- hydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cowhide
American and British speakers say cowhide in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/ in the US and /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOW-hyde.
What does cowhide mean?
- A hide of a cow.
- Any quantity of hides of cows.
- Leather made from the hide of cows.
- To flog with a cowhide.
Where does cowhide come from?
From cow + hide.
Questions about saying cowhide
How do you pronounce cowhide?
Say KOW-hyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cowhide?
Cowhide has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · hyde.
Do Americans and Brits say cowhide the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊˌhaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.