How to pronounce kouros
Say it like KOO-ros. Kouros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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US American/ˈkurɑs/KOO-ros
UK British/ˈkuːrɒs/KOO-ros
- KOO
- ros
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kouros pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- rosKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kouros
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOO-ros.
What does kouros mean?
noun
- A sculpture of a naked youth in Ancient Greece, the male equivalent of a kore.
Questions about saying kouros
How do you pronounce kouros?
Say KOO-ros. The American pronunciation is /ˈkurɑs/. In British English it is /ˈkuːrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kouros?
Kouros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · ros.
Is kouros pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkuːrɒs/ (KOO-ros).