How to pronounce qoph
Say it like KOF. Qoph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qoph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of qoph
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOF.
What does qoph mean?
- The nineteenth letter of many Semitic alphabets/abjads (Phoenician, Aramaic, Hebrew, Syriac, Arabic and others).
Words that rhyme with qoph
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of qoph.
Words that sound like qoph
Questions about saying qoph
How do you pronounce qoph?
Say KOF. The American pronunciation is /kɑf/. In British English it is /kɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qoph?
Qoph is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOF.
Is qoph 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 /kɒf/ (KOF).
What words sound the same as qoph?
Qoph sounds the same as cough in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.