How do you pronounce "cousins"?

In American English: /ˈkʌzənz/ (KUHZ-uhnz). In British English: /kˈɐzənz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌzənz/ (KUHZ-uhnz). In Australian English: /kˈʌzənz/ (K-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌzənz/ (KUHZ-uhnz), while in British English it's /kˈɐzənz/ (K).

How to Pronounce "cousins"

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cousins

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/ˈkʌzənz/

KUHZ-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

kʌzcou·ənzsins

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