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How to pronounce cousin
/ˈkʌzən/ British English
KUZ·ən
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
KOW·sin
✓ Say
KUZ·ən
My tip
ou sounds like u, and s sounds like z: KUZ-ən.
In a sentence
My cousin is coming to stay.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KUZ-ən.
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Questions
How do you pronounce cousin?
In British English, cousin is pronounced /ˈkʌzən/. Say it like this: KUZ-ən. ou sounds like u, and s sounds like z: KUZ-ən.
How many syllables are in cousin?
When you say it, cousin has 2 syllables: KUZ-ən. The strong beat is the first one, KUZ.
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