How to pronounce cozenage
Say it like KUHZ-uh-nij. Cozenage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ).
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- KUHZ
- uh
- nij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cozenage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cozenage
American and British speakers say cozenage in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ-uh-nij.
What does cozenage mean?
- The fact or practice of cozening; cheating, deception.
- An instance of cozening; a scam.
Where does cozenage come from?
From cozen + -age.
Questions about saying cozenage
How do you pronounce cozenage?
Say KUHZ-uh-nij. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cozenage?
Cozenage has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ). Broken into parts: KUHZ · uh · nij.
Do Americans and Brits say cozenage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌzənɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.