How to pronounce Caucasus
Say it like KAW-kuh-sus. Caucasus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- kuh
- sus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caucasus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- susKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Caucasus
American and British speakers say Caucasus in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔkəsəs/ in the US and /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-kuh-sus.
What does Caucasus mean?
- A mountain range in Eastern Europe between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, on territory of Russia, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which includes the ranges of Greater Caucasus and Lesser Caucasus.
- A geopolitical region in Eastern Europe and Western Asia, deriving its name from the aforementioned mountains.
Questions about saying Caucasus
How do you pronounce Caucasus?
Say KAW-kuh-sus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔkəsəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkəsəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Caucasus?
Caucasus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · kuh · sus.
Do Americans and Brits say Caucasus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔkəsəs/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːkəsəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.