How to pronounce cayuse
Say it like KY-oos. Cayuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- oos
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cayuse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- oosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of cayuse
American and British speakers say cayuse in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪus/ in the US and /ˈkaɪuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-oos.
What does cayuse mean?
- A small Indian horse or pony.
Where does cayuse come from?
Named after the Cayuse tribe of the Pacific Northwest.
Questions about saying cayuse
How do you pronounce cayuse?
Say KY-oos. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪus/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cayuse?
Cayuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · oos.
Do Americans and Brits say cayuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪus/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.