How to pronounce kouse
Say it like KOWS. Kouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KOWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kouse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of kouse
American and British speakers say kouse in essentially the same way: /kaʊs/ in the US and /kaʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWS.
What does kouse mean?
- A plant or herb with edible roots, in the genus Lomatium, used in traditional Native American foods and medicines.
Where does kouse come from?
From Chinook Jargon.
Words that rhyme with kouse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kouse.
Questions about saying kouse
How do you pronounce kouse?
Say KOWS. The American pronunciation is /kaʊs/. In British English it is /kaʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kouse?
Kouse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KOWS.
Do Americans and Brits say kouse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kaʊs/ and the British form is /kaʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.