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How to pronounce coursecest

Say it like KORS-sest. Coursecest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORS).

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US American/ˈkoʊrssɛst/KORS-sest
UK British/ˈkɔːssɛst/KAWS-sest
  • KORS
  • sest
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Coursecest pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. KORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
  2. sestKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of coursecest

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: KAWS-sest.

What does coursecest mean?

noun
  1. A sexual or romantic relationship between coursemates.

Where does coursecest come from?

From course + -cest.

Questions about saying coursecest

How do you pronounce coursecest?

Say KORS-sest. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊrssɛst/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːssɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in coursecest?

Coursecest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KORS). Broken into parts: KORS · sest.

Is coursecest 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 /ˈkɔːssɛst/ (KAWS-sest).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).