To pronounce "cuscus", say CUSC-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkuːs.kuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkuːs.kuːs/
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"cuscus" has 2 syllables: cusc-us. It rhymes with fuscous and viscus, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: kuskus — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cuscus" has 2 syllables: cusc · us.
The IPA transcription of "cuscus" is /ˈkuːs.kuːs/.
Cuscus: A type of marsupial from New Guinea.
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