The spelling of the word "cohobator" may be confusing to those unfamiliar with its origins. The word itself comes from the Latin cohobare, meaning to distill repeatedly. In terms of its pronunciation, "cohobator" is pronounced /koʊˈhoʊbeɪtər/. The "c" is pronounced as a hard "k" sound, while the "h" is pronounced softly. The "o" is pronounced as a long "oh" sound, followed by a short "o." Finally, the "b" and "t" sounds are pronounced more forcefully, while the "a" at the end is pronounced with a soft "uh" sound.