How to pronounce kohl
Say it like KOHL. Kohl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/koʊl/KOHL
UK British/kəʊl/KOHL
- KOHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kohl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of kohl
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOHL.
What does kohl mean?
noun
- A dark powder, usually powdered stibnite (an antimony ore), used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.
- To decorate one's eyes with kohl.
Words that rhyme with kohl
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kohl.
Words that sound like kohl
Questions about saying kohl
How do you pronounce kohl?
Say KOHL. The American pronunciation is /koʊl/. In British English it is /kəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kohl?
Kohl is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOHL.
Is kohl 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 /kəʊl/ (KOHL).
What words sound the same as kohl?
Kohl sounds the same as coal, cole in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.