Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊhə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The spelling of "cohoe" can be a bit confusing, as it is pronounced differently than it looks. The correct pronunciation is /kəˈhoʊ/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, similar to the "u" in "under." The "oe" at the end is pronounced as a long "o" sound, as in "toe." The word refers to a species of salmon found mainly in North America, and is sometimes spelled "coho" instead.
Cohoe is a noun that refers to a species of salmon found mainly in the waters of the northeastern Pacific Ocean. Scientifically known as Oncorhynchus kisutch, it is also commonly called silver salmon or
The word "cohoe" refers to a type of salmon, specifically the coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch). The etymology of "cohoe" can be traced back to the language of the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest region of North America.
The term originated from the Chinook Jargon, a simplified trading language that developed in the 19th century among Native American tribes, European traders, and settlers in the region. In Chinook Jargon, the word "cohoe" (or "kohow") meant "silver fish". This likely referred to the silvery color of the coho salmon's skin.
Over time, the term "cohoe" became anglicized and adopted into English, specifically used to refer to the coho salmon. It is worth noting that the alternative spellings "coho" and "cohoë" are also used interchangeably.
