How to Pronounce Soused

To pronounce "soused", say SOUS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

SOUS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “soused”

"soused" has 2 syllables: sous-ed. It rhymes with bemused and enthused, if that helps it stick.

What does soused mean?

verb

  1. To immerse in liquid; to steep or drench.
  2. To steep in brine; to pickle.

verb

  1. To strike, beat.
  2. To fall heavily.

adjective

  1. Inebriated, drunk.

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Words that rhyme with soused

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bemusedenthusedconfusedmusedinfusedsuffusedabusedperusedfusedrefusedamusedaccused

Related words

intoxicatedsloshedsquiffysmashedsozzledtipsyblottoinebriated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "soused"?▾

"Soused" has 2 syllables: sous · ed.

What does "soused" mean?▾

Soused: To immerse in liquid; to steep or drench.

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