How to pronounce kos
Say it like KOS. Kos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kɑs/KOS
UK British/kɒs/KOS
- KOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOS.
What does kos mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of coss.
Words that rhyme with kos
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Questions about saying kos
How do you pronounce kos?
Say KOS. The American pronunciation is /kɑs/. In British English it is /kɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kos?
Kos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOS.
Is kos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒs/ (KOS).