Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

co

/koʊ/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.21 in modern English

Syllables
co
IPA
/koʊ/
4
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Abbreviation of county.

noun

Initialism of common-offset method.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /koʊ/
  • British English: /kəʊ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

cos (plural) co. (alternative) coself (reflexive)

Derived Forms

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Questions

How do you pronounce co?
The recorded pronunciation is /koʊ/.
What does co mean?
Abbreviation of Colorado: a state of the United States.
Where does co come from?
Clipping of company.

How to pronounce co

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “co”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/koʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “co” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.