How to pronounce caucuses
Say it like KAW-kuh-siz. Caucuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW).
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- KAW
- kuh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caucuses 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.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of caucuses
American and British speakers say caucuses in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔkəsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkɔːkəsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAW-kuh-siz.
What does caucuses mean?
- plural of caucus How to pronounce caucus
- third-person singular simple present indicative of caucus How to pronounce caucus
Questions about saying caucuses
How do you pronounce caucuses?
Say KAW-kuh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔkəsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːkəsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caucuses?
Caucuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAW). Broken into parts: KAW · kuh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say caucuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔkəsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkɔːkəsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.