How to pronounce poussin
Say it like POO-sin. Poussin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO).
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- POO
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poussin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poussin
American and British speakers say poussin in essentially the same way: /ˈpusɪn/ in the US and /ˈpuːsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: POO-sin.
What does poussin mean?
- A chicken reared to be eaten at a few weeks of age.
- A Cornish game hen.
Where does poussin come from?
Borrowed from French poussin.
Words that rhyme with poussin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poussin.
Questions about saying poussin
How do you pronounce poussin?
Say POO-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpusɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpuːsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poussin?
Poussin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POO). Broken into parts: POO · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say poussin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpusɪn/ and the British form is /ˈpuːsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.