How to pronounce cousin
Say it like KUHZ-un. Cousin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ).
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- KUHZ
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cousin 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cousin
American and British speakers say cousin in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌzən/ in the US and /ˈkʌzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ-un.
What does cousin mean?
- the child of your aunt or uncle
Where does cousin come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with cousin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cousin.
Questions about saying cousin
How do you pronounce cousin?
Say KUHZ-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌzən/. In British English it is /ˈkʌzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cousin?
Cousin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ). Broken into parts: KUHZ · un.
Do Americans and Brits say cousin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌzən/ and the British form is /ˈkʌzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.