How to Pronounce "cowpox"
word
ˈkaʊˌpɑks
KOW-pahks
kˈaʊpɒks
kow-POKS
Definition
Cowpox is a mild viral disease that mainly affects cows but can also infect humans, causing blisters or sores. It played a key role in the development of the first vaccine against smallpox.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊˌpɑks
British English
kˈaʊpɒks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOW-pahks
UK
kow-POKS
Listen in Context
Cowpox was important in the history of vaccines.
People can get cowpox from touching infected cows.
Cowpox usually causes only mild symptoms in humans.
Edward Jenner used cowpox to make the first smallpox vaccine.