How to pronounce sous
Say it like SOOZ. Sous is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sous
American and British speakers say sous in essentially the same way: /suz/ in the US and /suːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOOZ.
What does sous mean?
Words that rhyme with sous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sous.
Questions about saying sous
How do you pronounce sous?
Say SOOZ. The American pronunciation is /suz/. In British English it is /suːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sous?
Sous is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say sous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suz/ and the British form is /suːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.