How to pronounce cuscus
Say it like KUHS-kus. Cuscus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS).
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- KUHS
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuscus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuscus
American and British speakers say cuscus in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌskəs/ in the US and /ˈkʌskəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHS-kus.
What does cuscus mean?
- Any arboreal marsupial of most genera of the family Phalangeridae, native to northern Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia.
- vetiver
Where does cuscus come from?
From New Latin Cuscus, former genus name, ultimately (probably via French and Dutch koeskoes) from a local word for the marsupials in a language of the Moluccas.
Words that rhyme with cuscus
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Questions about saying cuscus
How do you pronounce cuscus?
Say KUHS-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌskəs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌskəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuscus?
Cuscus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHS). Broken into parts: KUHS · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say cuscus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌskəs/ and the British form is /ˈkʌskəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.