How do you pronounce "cossacks"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːsæks/ (KAHS-aks). In British English: /kˈɒsaks/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːsæks/ (KAHS-aks). In Australian English: /kˈɒsaks/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːsæks/ (KAHS-aks), while in British English it's /kˈɒsaks/ (K).

How to Pronounce "cossacks"

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cossacks

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/ˈkɑːsæks/

KAHS-aks

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːscos·ækssacks

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