How to Pronounce Cowpokes

To pronounce "cowpokes", say COWP-ok-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

COWP-ok-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “cowpokes”

"cowpokes" has 3 syllables: cowp-ok-es.

What does cowpokes mean?

noun

  1. A cowhand (one who tends free-range cattle)
  2. A 19th-century device used around the necks of cows and other livestock to prevent them from challenging fencing. The action of the device was to poke the cow when the device came into contact with the fence.

Synonyms

cow-punchercowhandcowperson

Related words

cowhandcowpunchercowboycattlemancowherdcowmanpunchercowboys

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cowpokes"?▾

"Cowpokes" has 3 syllables: cowp · ok · es.

What does "cowpokes" mean?▾

Cowpokes: A cowhand (one who tends free-range cattle)

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