How to pronounce cougars
Say it like KOO-gherz. Cougars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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US American/ˈkuɡɚz/KOO-gherz
UK British/ˈkuːɡəz/KOO-guz
- KOO
- gherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cougars pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of cougars
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOO-guz.
What does cougars mean?
noun
- plural of cougar How to pronounce cougar
Questions about saying cougars
How do you pronounce cougars?
Say KOO-gherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuɡɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkuːɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cougars?
Cougars has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · gherz.
Is cougars pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkuːɡəz/ (KOO-guz).