cot-caught

Questions

What does cot-caught mean?

A minimal pair or homophone pair demonstrating the vowels merged in the cot-caught merger.

How to pronounce cot-caught

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “cot-caught”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “cot-caught”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “cot-caught” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.