How to Pronounce Cot

To pronounce "cot", say COT — one syllable, IPA /kɒt/. 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

/kɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cot”

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

Sounds exactly like: caught, cott, khat, kot — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cot mean?

noun

  1. A simple bed, especially one for portable or temporary purposes.
  2. A bed for infants or small children, with high, often slatted, often moveable sides.

Synonyms

camp bedcrib

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Words that rhyme with cot

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fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

cribfingerstallcharpoycradlebunkbedbedroomcotton

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cot"?▾

"Cot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cot" is /kɒt/.

What does "cot" mean?▾

Cot: A simple bed, especially one for portable or temporary purposes.

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