How to Pronounce "cough"
word
/ˈkɑf/
kawf
/kˈɒf/
kof
Definition
A cough is a sudden action that pushes air out of your throat and lungs, often because something is irritating them or because you are sick. As a verb, it means to make that sound or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑf/
British English
/kˈɒf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kawf
UK
kof
Listen in Context
I have a cough today.
The smoke made her cough.
He has a dry cough at night.
If you keep coughing like that, you should see a doctor.