How to pronounce cuisse
Say it like KWIS. Cuisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuisse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cuisse
American and British speakers say cuisse in essentially the same way: /kwɪs/ in the US and /kwɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIS.
What does cuisse mean?
- Defensive armor (especially of plate) for the thigh.
Where does cuisse come from?
Borrowed from French cuisse (“thigh”), from Old French cuisse, from Late Latin coxa (“thigh”), from Proto-Italic *koksā, from Proto-Indo-European *kóḱseh₂, from *koḱs- (“joint, limb”) + *-eh₂.
Words that rhyme with cuisse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuisse.
Questions about saying cuisse
How do you pronounce cuisse?
Say KWIS. The American pronunciation is /kwɪs/. In British English it is /kwɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuisse?
Cuisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIS.
Do Americans and Brits say cuisse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪs/ and the British form is /kwɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.