How to pronounce cous
Say it like KUHZ. Cous is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cous
American and British speakers say cous in essentially the same way: /kʌz/ in the US and /kʌz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ.
What does cous mean?
- cousin (usually as a term of address, but not necessarily towards one's cousin)
- Alternative form of kouse.
Where does cous come from?
Clipping of cousin.
Words that rhyme with cous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cous.
Questions about saying cous
How do you pronounce cous?
Say KUHZ. The American pronunciation is /kʌz/. In British English it is /kʌz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cous?
Cous is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHZ.
Do Americans and Brits say cous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌz/ and the British form is /kʌz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.