To pronounce "cottonous", say COTT-on-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
cottonous
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COTT-on-ous
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"cottonous" has 3 syllables: cott-on-ous. It rhymes with monotonous and snottiness, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cottonous" has 3 syllables: cott · on · ous.
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