Cough is pronounced KAWF (IPA /kɔːf/). The 'gh' becomes /f/ — 'KAWF' ending in 'f' like 'off'.
IPA: /kɔːf/
Syllables: KAWF
Common ESL mistake: Learners say 'cow' or 'koo' missing the /f/ ending.
Tip: The 'gh' becomes /f/ — 'KAWF' ending in 'f' like 'off'.