# What is the correct English pronunciation of Kotlin? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [October 19, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/t/what-is-the-correct-english-pronunciation-of-kotlin/2050 "2016-10-19T14:38:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nakamin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.kotlinlang.org/nakamin/32/2173_2.png) [@nakamin](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/u/nakamin)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2016, 2:38pm UTC](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/t/what-is-the-correct-english-pronunciation-of-kotlin/2050/1 "2016-10-19T14:38:07Z")
I know how to say it in Russian (Котлин), but no clue how you would say it in English. I have heard many different pronunciations: ‘Koatlin’ (oat like oats), ‘Kawtlin’ (like caw, the bird sound) and many others. Would be nice if there was an official, standard pronunciation. Maybe put it in the FAQ on the website too? ---
**Author:** ![yole](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.kotlinlang.org/yole/32/1425_2.png) [@yole](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/u/yole)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/t/what-is-the-correct-english-pronunciation-of-kotlin/2050/2 "2016-10-19T14:52:22Z")
It is usually pronounced with the same sound as in “cot”: [Cot Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](http://www.dictionary.com/browse/cot) ---
**Author:** ![jtlapp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/discuss.kotlinlang.org/jtlapp/32/4309_2.png) [@jtlapp](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/u/jtlapp)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2017, 2:51am UTC](https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/t/what-is-the-correct-english-pronunciation-of-kotlin/2050/3 "2017-11-04T02:51:38Z")
I second the request to put this in the FAQ. I went to the FAQ looking for the proper pronunciation before widening my search. Thanks!