How to Pronounce Coxswain

To pronounce "coxswain", say COXSW-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “coxswain”

"coxswain" has 2 syllables: coxsw-ain.

What does coxswain mean?

noun

  1. In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.
  2. The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers.

verb

  1. (intransative) To act as coxswain for.

    “to coxswain a boat”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coxswain"?▾

"Coxswain" has 2 syllables: coxsw · ain.

What is the IPA transcription of "coxswain"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coxswain" is /ˈkɒk.s(ə)n/.

What does "coxswain" mean?▾

Coxswain: In a ship's boat, the helmsman given charge of the boat's crew.

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