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