How does the pronunciation of "Couch" in John Couch Adams' name sound?
Cooch
Couch
Coch
Cotch
Answer
Cooch, a homophone of "couch," accurately reflects the pronunciation of the astronomer John Couch Adams' last name. Unlike the common furniture item referred to as "couch," pronounced differently with an "ow" sound, Adams' surname maintains the "oo" pronunciation, aligning with the spelling.
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