How to pronounce coziness
Say it like KOH-zee-nus. Coziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- zee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coziness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coziness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-zee-nus.
What does coziness mean?
- US standard spelling of cosiness.
Where does coziness come from?
From cozy + -ness.
Questions about saying coziness
How do you pronounce coziness?
Say KOH-zee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊzinəs/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊzinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coziness?
Coziness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · zee · nus.
Is coziness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊzinəs/ (KOH-zee-nus).