How to Pronounce "cogs"
word
ˈkɔɡ
KAWGZ
kˈɒɡz
KOGZ
Definition
'Cogs' are the teeth or small parts on the edge of a gear that help it turn. Metaphorically, it can mean people who are part of a larger system but not important by themselves.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɡ
British English
kˈɒɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWGZ
UK
KOGZ
Listen in Context
The clock stopped working because the cogs were rusty.
The old machine has many large and small cogs.
All the cogs must fit together for the engine to run smoothly.
We're just cogs in a big company—nobody notices us.