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