How to Pronounce Cohabit

To pronounce "cohabit", say COH-ab-it — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

COH-ab-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “cohabit”

"cohabit" has 3 syllables: coh-ab-it. It rhymes with habit and inhabit, if that helps it stick.

What does cohabit mean?

verb

  1. To live together with someone else, especially in a romantic and sexual relationship but without being married.
  2. To coexist in common environs with.

Synonyms

fornicatehave sexmake lovecohabitate

Words that rhyme with cohabit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

habitinhabitabbotjabotsabotbabbittjackrabbitsabbatshabbatfrabbitrabot

Related words

co-existlivecoexistcohabitateaccompanyaccustom

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cohabit"?▾

"Cohabit" has 3 syllables: coh · ab · it.

What does "cohabit" mean?▾

Cohabit: To live together with someone else, especially in a romantic and sexual relationship but without being married.

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