Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 295 of 545 · Food and drink
How to pronounce couscous
/ˈkʊskʊs/ British English
KUS·kus
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
KOWS·kows
✓ Say
KUS·kus
My tip
ou sounds like the oo in book: KUS-kus.
In a sentence
Fluff up the couscous with a fork.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KUS-kus.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce couscous?
In British English, couscous is pronounced /ˈkʊskʊs/. Say it like this: KUS-kus. ou sounds like the oo in book: KUS-kus.
How many syllables are in couscous?
When you say it, couscous has 2 syllables: KUS-kus. The strong beat is the first one, KUS.