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cohort
Definition:
(nou) a company of companions or supporters (nou) a band of warriors (originally a unit of a Roman Legion) (nou) a group of people having approximately the same age
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkəʊhɔːt
Examples:
He cites the case of the twins, hardly a cohort.
All the children in a given school year are vaccinated as a cohort.
The Class of 2008 was the last cohort to sit the A Level exams.
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Common mistakes of cohort pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cohort" as /kəˈhɔrt/. In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkoʊ.hɔrt/ (US), /ˈkəʊ.hɔt/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound in the first syllable. Some may say "cohort" with a short "o," sounding like /kəˈhɔrt/. The correct sound is a long "o" as in /ˈkoʊ.hɔrt/ (US), /ˈkəʊ.hɔt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "go" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners sometimes add an extra syllable, pronouncing "cohort" as /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/. This is incorrect; "cohort" has only two syllables. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkoʊ.hɔrt/ (US), /ˈkəʊ.hɔt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the syllables smoothly without elongating the second one.
- Overemphasizing "h": Some people mistakenly overemphasize the "h" sound, pronouncing "cohort" as /ˈkoʊ.hɔːrt/. In standard pronunciation, the "h" is not stressed. Correct forms are /ˈkoʊ.hɔrt/ (US), /ˈkəʊ.hɔt/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "h" soft and light while speaking.
- Confusing "t" and "d": A few learners may pronounce "cohort" with a "d" sound, saying /ˈkoʊ.hɔrd/. This is incorrect; the final sound is a clear "t." The correct pronunciations are /ˈkoʊ.hɔrt/ (US), /ˈkəʊ.hɔt/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying words that end with "t" to ensure clarity.