How to Pronounce Cosy

To pronounce "cosy", say COSY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkəʊzi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkəʊzi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cosy”

"cosy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with nosy and cozy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cozy, cosey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cosy mean?

noun

  1. A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.
  2. A padded or knit covering for any item (often an electronic device such as a laptop computer).

verb

  1. To become snug and comfortable.
  2. To become friendly with.

    “He spent all day cosying up to the new boss, hoping for a plum assignment.”

adjective

  1. Affording comfort and warmth; snug; social

Synonyms

snug

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Words that rhyme with cosy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nosycozymoseyrosynoseyprosyblowsycoseyfrowsyrosieblowzyposey

Related words

snugcozycoseycoziecomfycomfortablecozey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cosy"?▾

"Cosy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cosy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cosy" is /ˈkəʊzi/.

What does "cosy" mean?▾

Cosy: A padded or knit covering put on an item to keep it warm, especially a teapot or egg.

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