How to pronounce cozy
Say it like KOH-zee. Cozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce cozy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOH
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cozy 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.
American vs British pronunciation of cozy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-zee.
What does cozy mean?
- enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space“a cozy nook near the fire”“snug in bed”
- having or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere“had a cozy chat”“a relaxed informal manner”
- suggesting connivance“a cozy arrangement with the police”
- a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm
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Words that rhyme with cozy
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Words that sound like cozy
Questions about saying cozy
How do you pronounce cozy?
Say KOH-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cozy?
Cozy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · zee.
Is cozy 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 /ˈkəʊzi/ (KOH-zee).
What words sound the same as cozy?
Cozy sounds the same as cosy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.