How to Pronounce "kos"
word
ˈkɑs
KAHSS
kˈɒs
KOSS
Definition
A 'kos' is an ancient unit of distance used in India, typically measuring about two miles (3.2 kilometers). It is now mostly found in historical contexts or traditional sayings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑs
British English
kˈɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHSS
UK
KOSS
Listen in Context
A kos is about two miles long.
The old road was thirty kos long.
People used to measure journeys in kos.
He told stories of walking many kos to reach the next village.