How do you pronounce "cossack"?

In American English: /ˈkɔsək/ (KAWS-uhk). In British English: /kˈɒsak/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɔsək/ (KAWS-uhk). In Australian English: /kˈɒsak/ (K).

Is "cossack" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɔsək/ (KAWS-uhk), while in British English it's /kˈɒsak/ (K).

How to Pronounce "cossack"

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cossack

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/ˈkɔsək/

KAWS-uhk

Syllable Breakdown

kɔscos·əksack

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