How to pronounce cayuses
Say it like KY-oo-suz. Cayuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY).
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- KY
- oo
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cayuses 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.
- ooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cayuses
American and British speakers say cayuses in essentially the same way: /ˈkaɪˌusəz/ in the US and /ˈkaɪˌuːsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KY-oo-suz.
What does cayuses mean?
- plural of cayuse How to pronounce cayuse
Questions about saying cayuses
How do you pronounce cayuses?
Say KY-oo-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaɪˌusəz/. In British English it is /ˈkaɪˌuːsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cayuses?
Cayuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KY). Broken into parts: KY · oo · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say cayuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaɪˌusəz/ and the British form is /ˈkaɪˌuːsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.