How to pronounce "così" in English
kɒs
KOS
Primary stress: KOS
Hear native speakers say così in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “così”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KOS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "così" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "così" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "così" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "così" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "così is" sounds like "così-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "così" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Solo così, solo creando una connessione emotiva è possibile davvero guardarsi negli occhi, e assaporare la vera bellezza delle cose.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Così. Poi prendiamo la salvia, mezza foglia di salvia lavata”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“this number might grow as Italians are becoming more and more superstitious since the financial crisis lemme monogamy amo così and these people”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Così, per esempio, un insegnante, se utilizza la bellezza e un po' di passione, può trasmettere ai propri studenti non solo le frasi scritte sui testi scolastici:”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Così, per esempio, un architetto, un ingegnere possono ottimizzare il rendering del progetto di un ponte, di un edificio, per convincere della solidità del progetto.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“E così come la bellezza può essere il mezzo per avere più cura del paziente, pensate a come la bellezza e l'estetica”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “così”
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Solo così, solo creando una connessione emotiva è possibile davvero guardarsi negli occhi, e assaporare la vera bellezza delle cose.
Hear it in context: “così”
25 clipsThe English word “così” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kɒs (phonetic respelling: KOS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KOS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “così” functions as a noun, conjunction. SayItVid indexes 25 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “così” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, MIT OpenCourseWare.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @3:09
“Darsi del tempo per creare una connessione emotiva con il soggetto. Solo così, solo creando una connessione emotiva è possibile davvero guardarsi negli occhi, e assaporare la vera bellezza delle cose. è possibile davvero guardarsi negli occhi, e assaporare la vera bellezza delle cose.”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #2 · @4:56
“Lo mettiamo un pezzettino di prosciutto cotto. Così. Poi prendiamo la salvia, mezza foglia di salvia lavata la salvia, mezza foglia di salvia lavata”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @0:49
“astrology spending an average of six hundred euros per person per year and this number might grow as Italians are becoming more and more superstitious since the financial crisis lemme monogamy amo così and these people since the financial crisis lemme monogamy amo così and these people”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @7:34
“in campi molto lontani da essa, come per esempio la cardiologia. Così, per esempio, un insegnante, se utilizza la bellezza e un po' di passione, può trasmettere ai propri studenti non solo le frasi scritte sui testi scolastici: se utilizza la bellezza e un po' di passione,”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #5 · @5:32
“Dov'è il sale? Yeah, put a little bit of salt here. Okay. Okay. Così. Basta. Così. Basta.”
Definition & Meaning: “così”
- Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce.
- Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Example Sentences (3)
- “Taking the shortcut through the alleyway by the Jobcentre Plus, just cos I can, we arrive at my flat within minutes.”
- “Solo così, solo creando una connessione emotiva è possibile davvero guardarsi negli occhi, e assaporare la vera bellezza delle cose.”
- “Così. Poi prendiamo la salvia, mezza foglia di salvia lavata”
Pronounce: “così”
- Pronunciation:
- KOS
- Syllables:
- KOS
- Written Hyphenation:
- cos
- Primary stress:
- KOS
- IPA:
- kɒs
- Hear it in context
- così
Words that Rhyme with “così”
-ɒsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"così" (⁄kɒs⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "così" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about così
How do you pronounce “così”?
“così” is pronounced ⁄kɒs⁄ (KOS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “così”?
The primary stress in “così” is on “KOS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “così” mean?
Synonym of romaine lettuce, a long-leaved variety of lettuce.
How can I hear “così” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “così”?
Single-syllable words like "così" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "così" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.