How to pronounce cousens
Say it like KOO-sunz. Cousens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cousens 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.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cousens
American and British speakers say cousens in essentially the same way: /ˈkusənz/ in the US and /ˈkuːsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-sunz.
Other ways to say cousens
Cousens also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- KOW-sunz /ˈkaʊsənz/
What does cousens mean?
- plural of cousen
Questions about saying cousens
How do you pronounce cousens?
Say KOO-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkusənz/. In British English it is /ˈkuːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cousens?
Cousens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · sunz.
Do Americans and Brits say cousens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkusənz/ and the British form is /ˈkuːsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.