How to pronounce cough
noun A sudden noisy push of air from the throat.
Written sound guide
KAWF
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Break it down.
Keep it to one syllable
The gh sounds like f. Use one syllable and avoid adding a final g.
01KAWFOne beat
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“This cough is keeping me awake.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say cough slowly. Keep the sounds in one beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with cough.
What should I check?
The gh sounds like f. Use one syllable and avoid adding a final g. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
