How do you pronounce "cougar"?

In American English: /ˈkuːgɝ/ (KOOG-ur). In British English: /kˈuːgə/ (K-oog). In Canadian English: /ˈkuːgɝ/ (KOOG-ur). In Australian English: /kˈuːɡə/ (K-oog).

Is "cougar" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkuːgɝ/ (KOOG-ur), while in British English it's /kˈuːgə/ (K-oog).

How to Pronounce "cougar"

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cougar

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/ˈkuːgɝ/

KOOG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kuːgcou·ɝgar

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