To pronounce "kouros", say KOUR-os — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkuːɹɒs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkuːɹɒs/
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"kouros" has 2 syllables: kour-os. It rhymes with churros, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kouros" has 2 syllables: kour · os.
The IPA transcription of "kouros" is /ˈkuːɹɒs/.
Kouros: A sculpture of a naked youth in Ancient Greece, the male equivalent of a kore.
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