How to pronounce cousins
Say it like KUHZ-unz. Cousins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ).
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- KUHZ
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cousins 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cousins
American and British speakers say cousins in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌzənz/ in the US and /ˈkʌzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHZ-unz.
What does cousins mean?
- The American intelligence services (from a British perspective) or the British intelligence services (from an American perspective).
- plural of cousin How to pronounce cousin
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cousin How to pronounce cousin
Where does cousins come from?
The plural noun noun 1 sense 1 (“American or British intelligence services”) was popularized in the works of the English author John le Carré (David John Moore Cornwell; 1930–2020).
Words that rhyme with cousins
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cousins.
Words that sound like cousins
- cousin's
Questions about saying cousins
How do you pronounce cousins?
Say KUHZ-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌzənz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cousins?
Cousins has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHZ). Broken into parts: KUHZ · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say cousins the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌzənz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as cousins?
Cousins sounds the same as cousin's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.