How to Pronounce "cohen"
word
/ˈkoʊən/
KOH-uhn
/ˈkəʊən/
KOH-uhn
Definition
A Cohen is a member of a Jewish priestly family, traditionally believed to descend from Aaron. The word is also commonly used as a Jewish surname.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkoʊən/
British English
/ˈkəʊən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOH-uhn
UK
KOH-uhn
Listen in Context
His last name is Cohen.
The teacher said that Cohen can be a family name.
In the book, a Cohen works in the temple.
I thought Cohen was just a surname, but it also has a religious meaning.