How to pronounce "kohls" in English
koʊlz
KOHLZ
Primary stress: KOHLZ
Hear native speakers say kohls in context across real video clips
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “kohls”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KOHLZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "kohls" 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 "kohls" 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 "kohls" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "kohls" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "kohls is" sounds like "kohls-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "kohls" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“about kohls carbon sequestration so many of you have seen this slide and know that there are a variety of geologic environments in which sequestration is”— StanfordWatch clip
“kohls. com launched in 2001 long before the so called retail apocalypse brought”— CNBCWatch clip
“business uh so we like very much what they did Kohls uh they really seem to be the home for Frozen merchandise and that helped Drive traffic and they seem to”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“getting value it's this middle who's going to get squeezed Kohls was another uh data point for that they actually came out and reduced their earnings do”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“or kohls right now Jonathan and Dennis thank you very much anybody out there may be thinking they're bottom-feeding listen to these two guys thank you all”— CNBCWatch clip
“brotherhood of carpenters mark kohls of ironworkers local five joseph sellers jr. the general president of the sheet metal workers union / smart union Thelma”— CNBCWatch clip
Practice Speaking “kohls”
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about kohls carbon sequestration so many of you have seen this slide and know that there are a variety of geologic environments in which sequestration is
Hear it in context: “kohls”
6 clipsThe English word “kohls” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as koʊlz (phonetic respelling: KOHLZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KOHLZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “kohls” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “kohls” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @33:29
“he hasn't read the eia report fortunately and so anyway let's talk about kohls carbon sequestration so many of you have seen this slide and know that there are a variety of geologic environments in which sequestration is that there are a variety of geologic environments in which sequestration is”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #2 · @2:56
“76 Kohl's stores in the Midwest kohls. com launched in 2001 long before the so called retail apocalypse brought the so called retail apocalypse brought”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @1:44
“the season Lululemon and active wear uh continues to see a comeback in their business uh so we like very much what they did Kohls uh they really seem to be the home for Frozen merchandise and that helped Drive traffic and they seem to the home for Frozen merchandise and that helped Drive traffic and they seem to”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:36
“to do okay the lower end stores are going to do okay for consumers who are getting value it's this middle who's going to get squeezed Kohls was another uh data point for that they actually came out and reduced their earnings do uh data point for that they actually came out and reduced their earnings do”
- 🇺🇸 USCNBCClip #5 · @3:04
“charts look bad the options market looks negative not a lot going well for Macy's or kohls right now Jonathan and Dennis thank you very much anybody out there may be thinking they're bottom-feeding listen to these two guys thank you all may be thinking they're bottom-feeding listen to these two guys thank you all”
Definition & Meaning: “kohls”
- A dark powder, usually powdered stibnite (an antimony ore), used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.
- To decorate one's eyes with kohl.
Example Sentences (3)
- “A plain, big woman with heavily kohled eyes and pudgy arms.”
- “about kohls carbon sequestration so many of you have seen this slide and know that there are a variety of geologic environments in which sequestration is”
- “kohls. com launched in 2001 long before the so called retail apocalypse brought”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “kohls”
- Pronunciation:
- KOHLZ
- Syllables:
- KOHLZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- kohls
- Primary stress:
- KOHLZ
- IPA:
- koʊlz
- Hear it in context
- kohls
Words that Rhyme with “kohls”
-oʊlzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"kohls" (⁄koʊlz⁄) 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, "kohls" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about kohls
How do you pronounce “kohls”?
“kohls” is pronounced ⁄koʊlz⁄ (KOHLZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “kohls”?
The primary stress in “kohls” is on “KOHLZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “kohls” mean?
A dark powder, usually powdered stibnite (an antimony ore), used as eye makeup, especially in Eastern countries.
How can I hear “kohls” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “kohls”?
Single-syllable words like "kohls" 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 "kohls" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.