How to pronounce cusps
Say it like KUHSPS. Cusps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHSPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cusps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHSPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cusps
American and British speakers say cusps in essentially the same way: /kʌsps/ in the US and /kʌsps/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHSPS.
What does cusps mean?
- plural of cusp How to pronounce cusp
Questions about saying cusps
How do you pronounce cusps?
Say KUHSPS. The American pronunciation is /kʌsps/. In British English it is /kʌsps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cusps?
Cusps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHSPS.
Do Americans and Brits say cusps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌsps/ and the British form is /kʌsps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.