How to Pronounce Comatose

To pronounce "comatose", say COM-at-os-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkoʊmətoʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comatose”

"comatose" has 4 syllables: com-at-os-e. It rhymes with morose and close, if that helps it stick.

What does comatose mean?

adjective

  1. In a coma: unconscious.
  2. Drowsy or lethargic.

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Words that rhyme with comatose

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moroseclosegrandiosebellicosegrossengrossdoseploceadiposesowcerowsemost

Related words

unconsciousinertunderinsensatecoldincommunicadoanesthetic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comatose"?▾

"Comatose" has 4 syllables: com · at · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "comatose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comatose" is /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/.

What does "comatose" mean?▾

Comatose: In a coma: unconscious.

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