To pronounce "kohen", say KOH-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kohen
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"kohen" has 2 syllables: koh-en. It rhymes with foehn and throw-in, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: cowen, cohen — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
“Is anyone here a cohen or a levi?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kohen" has 2 syllables: koh · en.
Kohen: A Jewish priest: direct male descendant of the Biblical high priest Aaron, brother of Moses.
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