How to pronounce kotow
Say it like KOH-tow. Kotow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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US American/ˈkoʊˌtaʊ/KOH-tow
UK British/ˈkəʊˌtaʊ/KOH-tow
- KOH
- tow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kotow 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.
- towGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of kotow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-tow.
What does kotow mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of kowtow.
- Alternative spelling of kowtow.
Questions about saying kotow
How do you pronounce kotow?
Say KOH-tow. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊˌtaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊˌtaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kotow?
Kotow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · tow.
Is kotow 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 /ˈkəʊˌtaʊ/ (KOH-tow).