How to Pronounce "cobalt"
word
ˈkoʊˌbɔɫt
KOH-bawlt
kˈəʊbɒlt
kuh-OH-bolt
Definition
Cobalt is a hard, silver-gray metal that is used to make strong alloys, magnets, and blue pigments for glass and ceramics.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkoʊˌbɔɫt
British English
kˈəʊbɒlt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOH-bawlt
UK
kuh-OH-bolt
Listen in Context
Cobalt is used to make batteries for electric cars.
Cobalt gives glass a bright blue color.
Many magnets are made using cobalt alloys.
The vivid blue on that vase is from a cobalt pigment.