How to pronounce coos
Say it like KOOS. Coos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of coos
American and British speakers say coos in essentially the same way: /kus/ in the US and /kuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOOS.
What does coos mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of coo How to pronounce coo
- plural of coo How to pronounce coo
Words that rhyme with coos
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coos.
Questions about saying coos
How do you pronounce coos?
Say KOOS. The American pronunciation is /kus/. In British English it is /kuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coos?
Coos is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say coos the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kus/ and the British form is /kuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.