How to pronounce pusses
Say it like PUUS-iz. Pusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pusses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pusses
American and British speakers say pusses in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsɪz/ in the US and /ˈpʊsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-iz.
Other ways to say pusses
Pusses also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PUHS-iz /ˈpʌsɪz/
What does pusses mean?
Questions about saying pusses
How do you pronounce pusses?
Say PUUS-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pusses?
Pusses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say pusses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.