How to pronounce cozying
Say it like KOH-zee-ing. Cozying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊziɪŋ/KOH-zee-ing
UK British/ˈkəʊziɪŋ/KOH-zee-ing
- KOH
- zee
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cozying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cozying
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-zee-ing.
What does cozying mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of cozy How to pronounce cozy
Questions about saying cozying
How do you pronounce cozying?
Say KOH-zee-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊziɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊziɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cozying?
Cozying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · zee · ing.
Is cozying 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 /ˈkəʊziɪŋ/ (KOH-zee-ing).